A Cautionary Tail
2012•15m•5.8•Released
Animation
A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.
Director
Simon Rippingale
Writer
Erika Harrison
Cast
Cate Blanchett
Narrator
David Wenham
Narrator
Barry Otto
Doctor
Production
Producer
Carl Dalby
Producer
Pauline Piper
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