Sick girl meets tiny forest healer in this lost '80s animated fever dream.
A sickly young Swiss girl named Muriel discovers that little people live out in the woods. One of these little folk, Wendy, befriends her - soon, buoyed by the mysterious healing power of Wendy's people, Muriel is following Wendy back out to the woods to have adventures.
Production
That unmistakable '80s Saturday morning animation aesthetic, cursed and blessed.
Director
Jim Terry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jim Terry mostly worked on '70s and '80s animated TV compilations; this rare standalone short barely exists in any archive.
The 'magical little people cure sick child' trope peaked in this era — see also The Littles, Smurfs, and every toy-commercial cartoon desperate for your allowance.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
JP
