In this dark comedic short, two hard-bitten kindergartners (portrayed by adult actors) share a "time out" on a remote corner of the school playground and delve into a world of anxiety, despair, revenge and cooties.
Acting
Adult actors committing fully to toddler body language and speech.
Direction
Chafitz balancing playground whimsy with genuine dread.
Director
Robbie Chafitz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Robbie Chafitz also plays Timmy, essentially directing himself through a sandbox breakdown.
This short predates the 'adults as children' trend by years, influencing later works like 'Wonder Showzen' and 'Smiley Face'.
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