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Jump right into these stories from around the world. These stories are both real and imagined. They insipre and entertain and help us gain a better understanding of who we are and how we are all connected.
For Ages 11-14 | 63 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with subtitles.
Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming adversity, fair play, empathy, folktale, oral tradition indigenous story.
Content Warning: Separation/loss, brief exposure, fantasy elements.
Kintsugi
From the creators of the award winning short animated film Moon Melody, comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Japanese legend of the lucky cats, Kintsugi tells a story of a traditional lucky cat of japan that is threatened and jealous when a newer, modern version of a lucky cat is placed at the business next door. Blinded by his own insecurities he fails to see what made him unique and special in the first place. An enthralling short animated children’s fantasy with a unique and youthful perspective on comparing yourself to others and embracing your flaws and imperfections with Kintsugi.
- Year2023
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageNonverbal
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereIllinois Premiere
- NoteTHEMES: From Fairy Tale/Legend, Being Yourself
- DirectorCleto Acosta-McKillop
- ScreenwriterQuinn Blacksher, Cleto Acosta-McKillop
- ProducerChristian Acosta-McKillop
For Group Tickets CLICK HERE
Jump right into these stories from around the world. These stories are both real and imagined. They insipre and entertain and help us gain a better understanding of who we are and how we are all connected.
For Ages 11-14 | 63 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with subtitles.
Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming adversity, fair play, empathy, folktale, oral tradition indigenous story.
Content Warning: Separation/loss, brief exposure, fantasy elements.
Kintsugi
From the creators of the award winning short animated film Moon Melody, comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Japanese legend of the lucky cats, Kintsugi tells a story of a traditional lucky cat of japan that is threatened and jealous when a newer, modern version of a lucky cat is placed at the business next door. Blinded by his own insecurities he fails to see what made him unique and special in the first place. An enthralling short animated children’s fantasy with a unique and youthful perspective on comparing yourself to others and embracing your flaws and imperfections with Kintsugi.
- Year2023
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageNonverbal
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereIllinois Premiere
- NoteTHEMES: From Fairy Tale/Legend, Being Yourself
- DirectorCleto Acosta-McKillop
- ScreenwriterQuinn Blacksher, Cleto Acosta-McKillop
- ProducerChristian Acosta-McKillop