Bao
2018 · 0h 8m · Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy · United States of America · Rated G (US)
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
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Domee Shi7.5Smart score
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3d animationcartoonchinesechinese cuisinecoming of agecookingdumplingempty nestmother son relationshipshort filmwoman director
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