The loving relationship of a small girl and her dad is put to the test as his hoarding obsession gets out of control.
A story about the absence of communication and loss. A little girl lives with her hoarder father who consistently checks the supermarket brochures for good deals. As he gets pulled into a frenzy, he becomes unable to care for her, himself and the house they live in. Gradually, their apartment becomes a surreal labyrinth of clutter and boxes. Many years later, among the clutter, the girl finds a present that was intended for her: a pair of red shoes.
Director’s statement
The project started out as a reflection of my own relationship with my father, but has since then evolved into a broader meditation on what happens when a parent is incapable of caring for their child. The film touches on mental health disorders and how things can deteriorate when left unchecked, and specifically how this impacts the life of a child living with an ill parent.
The film is bittersweet and the question in the end is: how can one reach the moment where they accept the loss of a relationship that can no longer be fixed?
Country of production
Romania, Portugal
Target audience
Adults
Animation technique
2D, drawing
Estimated budget
120000
Funding secured
No funding secured at the moment. Our financial plan entails gathering 70.000€ in Romania, through CNC - Centrul Național al Cinematografiei, and 50.000€ from Portugal, through ICA - Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual.
