This film is part of the WEE ASIAN shorts programme.
Canada20232 minNo Dialogue Animation, Family-friendly
A lonely traveller plans to explore a small town, when a stranger suddenly joins him.
This film has no dialogue and is presented without captions.
Michelle Chen
Michelle Chen is an artist based in Burlington, Ont. A colour enthusiast with a passion for background painting, she can often be found cooking (and eating), or cuddling with her cat, Goober.
This film is part of the WEE ASIAN shorts programme.
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