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The Sparky Book

200614mMary Lewis
IMDb 7.9

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In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.

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What is The Sparky Book (2006) about?

In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.

Who stars in The Sparky Book?

The Sparky Book stars Maggie Hickey (Bridget), Joel Thomas Hynes (Sparky), Leah Lewis (Grown Bridget), Tony Nappo (Driver), Gordon Pinsent (Goldfish). The film was directed by Mary Lewis.

How long is The Sparky Book?

The Sparky Book has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2006.

Is The Sparky Book worth watching?

The Sparky Book holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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