Father and Daughter

Father and Daughter

Moved to tears in 8 minutes

2001 · 9 min · ★ 7.5 · Animation, Drama

A father says goodbye to his young daughter. In time the daughter grows old, but within her there is always a deep longing for her father.

Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit · Written by Michael Dudok de Wit

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