Based on Katherine Mansfield’s short story from 1920, two middle-aged sisters rediscover life following the death of their patriarch.
UK/Germany
2026
English
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Credits & Director
Producer
Abigail Addison, Fabian Driehorst, Phil Davies
Screenwriter
Elizabeth Hobbs
ANIM
Elizabeth Hobbs
Editor
Mark Jenkins
Original Music
Hutch Demouilpied
Elizabeth Hobbs
Elizabeth Hobbs is an award-winning animation filmmaker based in London, UK. Her films have travelled widely to international film festivals and won many awards. I’m OK was nominated for a BAFTA in 2019, and in 2022, The Debutante won 15 awards and was shortlisted for an Academy Award.
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