The film features hand-drawn animation specifically designed to preserve the "loose," sketchy feel of Mackesy’s original ink and watercolor illustrations.
(2022) is an Academy Award-winning animated short film based on the bestselling book by Charlie Mackesy . Directed by Peter Baynton and Charlie Mackesy himself, the 34-minute film follows the journey of a young boy searching for home, accompanied by three unlikely animal companions. Key Features
It won Best Animated Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards and Best British Short Animation at the BAFTAs.
It focuses on universal themes of kindness, friendship, courage, and hope , often using poignant dialogue like "Asking for help isn't giving up; it's refusing to give up".
Features an original soundtrack composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge and performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Cast and Creative Team The characters are brought to life by a notable voice cast: