When Cinelli, a perfectionist ladybug, her shell is stolen by her envious neighbor Peri, she spirals into depression. As Peri discovers the burden of living Cinelli's seemingly flawless life, she learns that her true worth goes far beyond her shell.
Cinelli, a neurotic and perfectionist ladybug, is meticulously preparing for her upcoming birthday party. Everything must be flawless—nothing less will do! Her awkward and unpopular neighbor, Peri, a clumsy cockroach, also wants to come to her birthday party. Fearing he'll ruin the party, Cinelli doesn't invite him, wounding Peri's pride. Out of spite, he decides to steal Cinelli's cherished red shell, her symbol of perfection. The next day, when Cinelli realizes her precious shell is missing, she falls into a deep depression. Without her shell, what's the point of anything? She sinks into a dark tunnel, her subconscious mind, where she's taunted by Obius, a sinister centipede that embodies her self-destructive tendencies. Meanwhile, Peri begins to realize that wearing Cinelli's perfect life—and her red shell—is suffocating. Understanding the toll it takes on her, he decides to look for Cinelli and return it.
Country of production
Netherlands
Target audience
8 - 12 years
Animation technique
2D (vector based), stop-motion, cut-out
Production company
Family Affair FilmsStage of the project
Completed
Looking for
Broadcaster
World Sales / Distributor
Bear With Me Distribution
