Story of a Mother

Story of a Mother

Do you want your child back or should I carry it away into the unknown?

2003 · 7 min · ★ 9.0 · Fantasy, Animation

In the coldest night, Death takes the life of a child, his mother will do everything to get him back, even losing everything she has.

Directed by Erik Mariñelarena

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