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Family Circus

Family Circus

2025 · 15 min · Animation

A giraffe reflects on life in polyamory, an elephant ponders the complexities of a heterosexual relationship, and a small bird shares the unexpected consequences of divorce. Openhearted and insightful, this animated ensemble of circus animals offers candid tales of their experiences with family and relationships.

Directed by Malin Erixon · Written by Malin Erixon

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