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The Ephemeral Orphanage
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The Ephemeral Orphanage

2021-02-20 · 16 min · Not rated

Animation · Fantasy

Tattered paper dolls dream of alternate realities while quietly exploring the secret lives of their young caregivers. Created with found paper dolls cut from a 1920s newspaper, the film also explores the adult world's influences over young girls, and the girls' talents for discovering forbidden truths.

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Directors
Lisa Barcy
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sabine Barcy PrinceChild Voices (voice)
Nuria RichardsChild Voices (voice)

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