A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
Direction
Casarosa's Studio Ghibli-infused visual poetry
Cinematography
Dreamlike moonscapes that glow like lanterns
Score
Michael Giacchino's lullaby simplicity
Director
Enrico Casarosa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Casarosa grew up in Genoa, Italy, and based the three generations on his own family — the film is essentially a love letter to his fisherman grandfather.
Pixar's first original short directed by someone outside the US; Casarosa later directed 'Luca,' which expands this Italian coastal aesthetic to feature length.
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