Junior is a preteen worm who struggles to be accepted by his peers, only to get bullied for being spoiled by his overprotective mother. One day, while in an attempt to impress his friends, he is accidentally brought up to the surface by a shovel, thus starting a journey with great adventures and very high stakes - not only for the little hero, but also to the entire worms society. To get back home and save his own kind, Junior must first learn the powers of self-respect, trust and true friendship.
Practical Effects
Gloriously tactile claymation with visible fingerprints.
Costume
Tiny worm outfits that somehow have drip.
Director
Arthur Nunes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Brazil's first feature-length stop-motion film, produced on a shoestring budget that makes Laika look like Marvel money.
Rita Lee, Brazil's legendary rock queen, voices Martha—her first and only animated film role before her 2023 passing.
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