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Bao

G20188mDomee Shi
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%

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An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.

AnimationFamilyFantasyDramaComedy
CookingCartoonComing Of AgeChineseWoman DirectorMother Son RelationshipDumplingShort FilmEmpty Nest3d Animation

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What is Bao (2018) about?

An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.

Who stars in Bao?

Bao stars Daniel Kailin (TV Son (voice)), Sindy Lau (Mom (voice)), Sharmaine Yeoh ((voice)), Tim Zhang (Dad (voice)). The film was directed by Domee Shi.

How long is Bao?

Bao has a runtime of 8 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated G.

Is Bao worth watching?

Bao holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Animation, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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