My Oddly Unexpected Bond

Directed by Carolina Batista
Produced by Amarela Mecânica Filmes(PT), Filmesdamente(PT) & Studio Croma Animation(IT) with the support of the Emilia-Romagna Film Commission
Puppet Makers: Arianna Gheller, Matteo Burani & Sole Piccininno

In a village where everyone controls the image they project, a playful 5-year-old girl creates a hand puppet using a blue sock stolen from her neighbors. The toy brings to life a human-scale character with a curiosity and personality that mirror its creator. After sneaking into the village’s central laundry, fear spreads as inhabitants receive incomplete clothing packages. Her family grows anxious over the loss of an accessory tied to their self-esteem, and as pressures rise, their unbreakable bond is tested.