Movie: A Cautionary Tail

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Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett

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David Wenham
David Wenham

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Barry Otto
Barry Otto

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    A little girl is born with a tail that expresses her emotions. As a child, her parents celebrate their daughter's uniqueness and her tail inspires magical make-believe adventures with her friends. As she grows up, however, the young woman faces pressure to fit in, and must choose between conformity and self-expression. An animated short film starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, using a striking collage of 3D animated characters and hand-made miniature sets.

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    2012-01-01

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