A racehorse who'd rather quit than win? Finally, a protagonist I relate to.
A young mare visits Cyprus to take part in races. Frustrated from failure, she abandons the racetrack after confronting her strict father. The mare will meet new friends who will try to help her find her lost courage.
Direction
Chaviaras packs a full character arc into 20 minutes somehow.
Practical Effects
Hand-crafted Cypriot animation style you won't see in Disney's algorithm.
Writing
Dad-horse is somehow the most realistic animated parent ever.
Director
Alexis Chaviaras
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the few internationally recognized Cypriot animated shorts, putting the island's indie scene on the map.
The voice cast includes local Cypriot actors rather than established names, giving authentic regional flavor to the characters.
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