The storyline follows a young Harp seal living in the harsh but beautiful environment of the Arctic who is fearful of the water. As he watches the other seals play in the water, his mom gently nudges him toward the edge of the ice. But no, he scampers away in fear. Finally, he gathers enough courage to join the other seals and discovers the joys of swimming in the ocean.
This animated short is a joy to watch and quite suitable for younger viewers who can relate to the young pup's fearfulness perhaps. The animation is crisp, the movement of the characters flows easily and the colors are beautiful. The background music by Henry Cavalier perfectly suits the film's story. This would make a wonderful interstitial at any KIDS FIRST! film festival.
The film's message is about overcoming your fears and discovering the joys on the other side of them.
I give Splash! 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 8, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline follows a young Harp seal living in the harsh but beautiful environment of the Arctic who is fearful of the water. As he watches the other seals play in the water, his mom gently nudges him toward the edge of the ice. But no, he scampers away in fear. Finally, he gathers enough courage to join the other seals and discovers the joys of swimming in the ocean.
This animated short is a joy to watch and quite suitable for younger viewers who can relate to the young pup's fearfulness perhaps. The animation is crisp, the movement of the characters flows easily and the colors are beautiful. The background music by Henry Cavalier perfectly suits the film's story. This would make a wonderful interstitial at any KIDS FIRST! film festival.
The film's message is about overcoming your fears and discovering the joys on the other side of them.
I give Splash! 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 8, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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