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The Rootman

20264mYannick Barel,Benjamin Maurer,Alizée Gerber

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In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

AnimationFantasyFamilyMystery
Fairy TaleForestWoodsStop MotionChildren's BookMysteriousShort FilmEnchanted ForestAnimationMagical

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What is The Rootman (2026) about?

In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

Who stars in The Rootman?

The Rootman stars Adeline Waser (Lilly), Joseph Wallace (The Rootman), Yannick Barel (The Frog), Mahayla Gundlach-Graham (Nora). The film was directed by Yannick Barel.

How long is The Rootman?

The Rootman has a runtime of 4 min and premiered in 2026.

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