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Where is Mama

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1961 · 16 min Animation Family
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

A school of newly hatched tadpoles embarks on their first adventure in the vast pond. With no memory of their mother's face, they set off on a quest, encountering a parade of pond dwellers—from a gentle goldfish to a pompous crab. Each meeting brings a moment of mistaken identity and a gentle lesson, until instinct and natural wisdom guide them to a destined reunion. This simple yet profound tale unfolds in a world of lily pads and soft currents, where every ripple carries the weight of childish wonder and the quiet thrill of discovery.

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Original Title 小蝌蚪找妈妈
Year 1961
Country China
Genre Animation, Family
Director Te Wei
Runtime 16 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (26 votes)

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A masterpiece of Chinese animation, where every ink-wash brushstroke breathes the poetry of traditional painting. It transforms a biological fact into a tender fable about belonging and innate knowledge.

What lingers after the credits is the meditative rhythm of water and the serene beauty of its simplicity. The film leaves a residue of pure, gentle joy, as if one has briefly lived in its quiet aquatic realm. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Te Wei

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Delicate ink-wash visuals, a gliding camera, the soft sound of water.

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