Bao
Seen it?2018 | 8 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Domee Shi
- Daniel KailinTV Son (voice)
- Sindy LauMom (voice)
- Sharmaine Yeoh(voice)
- Tim ZhangDad (voice)