A young boy’s puppy is dying. Anxious not to distress him, his father promises to take him to the circus (All New Moscow Circus) if worst comes to worst. A surprising short about mortality, parenthood and priorities. Cast includes Helen Thomson, David Woodley and Carl Snell.
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ACMI Identifier
315369
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Domestic animals
Animals & Wildlife → Domestic animals - Stories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Death
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and death
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Death
Music & Performing Arts → Circus
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)