The Lost Thing

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7.3/10

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Computer Animation Dystopian Sci-Fi Kaiju Steampunk Animation Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi Short

A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

3.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The Boy has a sticker on his backpack saying "1974." Shaun Tan, the director and author of the book the film was based on, was born in 1974.

Quotes
Narrator: Nobody else seemed to notice it was there, they were all too busy doing other stuff, I guess.

Connections
Edited into The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011: Animation (2011)

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Featured review

9/10

Wonderfully Imaginative

Shaun Tan, is quite well known among Australian children and teacher/librarians for his contributions to the field of children's books and art work.

The Lost Thing was originally published as a children's book in 1999. The story revolves around a young man who finds a... well... Thing. Nobody else seems to notice the Thing, and the young man decides to find out where it is meant to be.

The film is set in a drab, dystopian world that is akin to Dali's impressionistic artistry.

For people that enjoy not only animation, but also art, this is a fantastic choice. The visuals and Thing are quite astounding to watch and the story is very well executed.

For people wishing to buy this film. It is purchasable from here http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/13969/the-lost-thing