Family Bonds | Animated short film (2019)

[@starchildofthesun]

I like how the parents realized they crossed a boundary and instead of scolding him, decided to respect that boundary

[@JelliinaCup]

This 100%!!

[@girl1213]

Family are those who come looking for you when you're lost and feel alone, helping you through your problems and accepting you for who you are. Hugo's parents knew they were taking in an unusual child (a predator) from the beginning and yet didn't ask him to be anything other than who he was. And Hugo is a good child. He doesn't have to be like a traditional predator. He just has to be himself.

[@Silber6154]

I think that this is a freedom much adopted children gain. Not being bound by their culture

[@cadpiglucky]

I was adopted and I am vary grateful for it every day

[@finnalel515]

In addition, foxes are omnivores, so there will be no problems with the fact that he will not eat meat

[@Stick_and_stone]

Now I wanna see a story like this in zootopia lol

[@animalfinatic9366]

​@@Silber6154 In a way, you're right. Culture and heritage is a beautiful thing, but tradition can also restrain you. It's important to know your roots, while also deciding for yourself who you are.

[@animal_gal_adventures9885]

I love it when fox characters have huge round tails.

[@connorcook4888]

His tail was so fluffy, it was spherical! 😮

[@EMLtheViewer]

Like the protagonist in Tunic! That game is so cute (except when it’s not…)

[@IsaacArcos-i2k]

​@@EMLtheViewernah more like tails or fink

[@Razistazzy1245]

FOOFFYYYYYYYYY

[@Kankan_Mahadi]

"Blood doesn't determine your family. You choose your family. And the complications make it special."

[@Tylerdavasel]

This. Absolutely this.

[@christiandauz3742]

Guardian of the Galaxy 2

[@celiovicenteribeirofilho9740]

As Nightcrawler said, "Family is a choice!"

[@NightFangClash]

The lesson here is that it's our actions and characters inside that define who we are, not where we came from or who we're related to.

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

unfortunately this is gonna have to be dismissed by so many due to current states of our world sigh.....

[@heatblast876]

Huh? That not true.

[@gradient5319]

I think you got it a little twisted... Maybe unintentional. But it basically says we're not defined by blood relations, and that where we've been and who we've been with help shape us into ourselves. Humans take a lot from people around them. I think saying there's something "inside us" that defines who we are goes against the story that tells us about the influence the parents had on the child.

[@renthegigglefox]

@@gradient5319 The phenomenon you're trying to describe is the age old debate over Nature vs Nurture. The circumstances of how one is raised are, quite often, far more impactful than those of the expectations surrounding where the person came from. And you've also got the epic quote "The circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant, it is what one does with the gift of life that makes us who we are."

[@gradient5319]

@@renthegigglefox Yes, that's exactly it. This short film brings up nature vs nurture in a very obvious way, and taking that into consideration, the main comment mentions "actions and characters inside" which could be interpreted as "someone's nature" which is exactly what the short's story seems to go against.

[@generalhorse493]

Geese are unironically among the best parents in the animal kingdom and will adopt orphaned goslings. Canada geese too

[@XWierdThingsHappenX]

There’s been cases of gay geese couples adopting or stealing goslings

[@samanthadean1083]

And May the lord save you if you even look in the direction of their nest…

[@Rcampo42]

And the animal symbol of the virtue of chastity

[@tikimillie]

@@Rcampo42a plethora of monogamous birds have been caught cheating or getting “divorced” There aint nothing chaste about wild animals

[@CharcuterieBored-e2q]

​@@samanthadean1083 Geese: "May your god be merciful upon your soul, for I shall show your mortal body no such kindness."

[@fallenking578]

Love a wholesome adoptive family. Also Hugo lashing out when he's scared reminds me of how I get during panic attacks and autistic meltdowns. My biggest fear is lashing out and harming someone. I love that his parents realized they needed to not push and tried to adapt to make Hugo more comfortable. It's so sweet

[@pokemontrainerspencer6090]

This short film shows a very good lesson. Family will always be a feeling no matter what.

[@Cheycartoongirl8]

This is so adorable. I love the art style. It reminds me of the cartoons I watched growing up in the 2000s. Like Kipper or Little Bear.

[@faitfox]

Im pretty sure it is inspired from the movie WolfWalkers. The art style is similar down to the perspective. A great movie that I think you would like

[@Slyarno2795]

Kipper and little bear are most my favorites as a kid.

[@ChonkyCats]

I loved Little Bear so much

[@RozuTheGamingAngel]

I love when Hugo realizes he can use his predatory instincts to protect rather than harm (growling at the owl to protect the mouse). It's a beautiful way to show how nature and nurture can combine to create a incredible harmony. Also as someone who was adopted, THIS HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES! Blood may be thicker but water is sweeter! Family is those who love you an accept you for who you are! 10/10 animation and story!

[@LadybugsOpin]

Fun fact! The phrase "blood is thicker than water" is actually a shortened version of "the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb", which means that the shortened version has the opposite meaning from the original.

[@RozuTheGamingAngel]

@@LadybugsOpin Bro. That is insane!

[@Azne1]

​@LadybugsOpin so that interpretation is a fantastic one-- more poetic and true to life-- but it is actually newer than the original which came from the 12th century and did in fact mean to say blood relations were stronger. Not that it makes the phrase "blood is thicker than water" true at all

[@ghostlytavern129]

Family is so much more than who you are born too. Family is real they love you even when you are at your lowest. This was adorable and amazing

[@lifesokaymhm2270]

Glad the lil fox understands his true nature nevertheless he didn't want to hurt his goose fam and they still accepted and love him.

[@christabellelysander4392]

People who have family like this are blessed!

[@brunorios8870]

It's possible to create a whole TV series based on this short! Cute and wholesome!

[@PlatformingCyndaquil]

That’s my only problem with this short.

[@AH-is5yg]

it would be a good for preschoolers and/or a elementary school. it would be a great cute series with good lessons and heartwarming stories.

[@brittanykidwell9044]

Yes please do!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@AH-is5yg]

@@brittanykidwell9044 this program would be great for children who have adopted families. This will help them greatly. 🙂🥰

[@michealjennings4374]

The worst pain is having family and having lost it out of fear. The greatest joy is family that loves even if your different. And still feels you in their heart.

[@tammylashley5485]

I can't get over the size of the fox kits tail

[@SQWAUKSQWAUK]

Its like a giant snowball.

[@SharpBalisong]

Giant balloon.

[@foreverscreaming]

Big ol' acorn

[@PlatformingCyndaquil]

The big poof ball.

[@tammylashley5485]

It's literally nearly the size of its body

[@IllyaA100]

When the little fox used his strength and fearsomeness not to hurt, but to protect - that made me shed a tear. Such an important lesson, and too few learn it. And the reuniting with his family in the end - it's amazing. That hit all the right stings of my soul.

[@unicornsandmilkshakes]

Are we not gonna talk about how the kids literally witnessed a fox kill a goose (though both of those where more animalistic and not civilized like him and his parents) just minutes before and biting his dad's neck was more a trauma response because they kept coming closer to comfort him (there wasn't any communication about what he saw) than predator instincts?

[@kapitan762x54R]

Well, ofcorse. Hugo couldn't hurt a fly, but he doesn't know that. You could also discuss weather or not his parents knew it was fear and they crossed a boundry or if they thought it was his hunting instincts.

[@s.e.e455]

It just goes to show that communication and boundaries are important, even with children. Doesn’t mean you will always be able to do that (sometimes you have no choice but to cross boundaries with children in order to protect them from real danger), but if your child is backing away a little, that means that they are overwhelmed and need space; also, at the same time, they need you close enough to listen and show that you care. That’s deep stuff.

[@justaperson4065]

As an adoptive parent, I love this message!

[@cadpiglucky]

I love this now mater how many times i see it

[@BeautyGoddess-cz6cz]

Super adorable! I love Hugo and his adoptive goose parents. 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@s.e.e455]

This is a great depiction of how children feel when they learn that they were adopted later in life. It’s a confusing time and very hard on the child/parents involved. But eventually, through the love/respect of their adoptive parents, the children learn that family isn’t determined by blood, and that love embraces everything, your identity, culture, race, etc. You are loved as you are, and all the good you bring to the world ❤

[@possum8207]

What a marvelous young boy they have

[@johnrivas4469]

The most important thing is that family doesn’t come from blood it comes from love.

[@briannadickson2884]

They knew he'd see that crazy homeless fox eventually and would be confused.

[@soncqx]

As a child, who is adopted, I love this animation

[@ChonkyCats]

5:07 This is the most Dad thing ever! I love it 😂❤

[@jmrabinez9254]

Well, however, I'm very confused, really. So much very confused...: Why did the father put a pillow around his neck? Did he do that to protect himself because how the son's behavior was really disgusting for the father that the father was traumatized so that the father is taking precautions (like putting a pillow around his neck) now out of being afraid and scared of his own son? Or why? If I sounded rude. I deeply apologize. Sometimes, I really struggle with non-verbal communication. Sorry.

[@ChonkyCats]

​@@jmrabinez9254 I see it as the Dad being silly, he's not sweeping the incident under the rug, but showing his adopted fox in a funny way that there is no bad blood between them. If it was a fear thing The Dad would have also did the same for his Wife.

[@ChonkyCats]

Let's say me and my dad had a fight which I'd never do this if I slapped him on his arm or something. And I then ran away ashamed, he would definitely come find me. And he'd be wearing an arm sling for a broken arm. Obviously a slap wouldn't break his arm but that's his goofy way of saying everything is okay.

[@jmrabinez9254]

@@ChonkyCats Showing his adopted fox in a funny way that there's no bad blood between them? How so?

[@jmrabinez9254]

@@ChonkyCats A goofy way of his for saying that everything is ok??? 🤨. Really? Damn... Even if I wouldn't had broken his arm, if my dad appeared with a sling for a broken arm after that incident and if I would had been still a kid at that moment, I would personally begin to worry a very lot and, in the worst of cases, to cry and blame myself in the middle of, well, my own mental breakdown. That would had been MY OWN PERSONAL reaction, by the way.

[@Pilit_jostko]

This cartoon made me go back to my childhood. Something dear, as if he returned back to native Yeisk on the seashore. The cartoon is very kind😊. I almost cried after it

[@gregorymurphy3234]

Blood isn’t everything when it comes to family, love and loyalty is. Hugo’s parent accepted and loved him for who he was on the inside, not not the outside.

[@christypoon5244]

So adorable and touching 😢💕The ❤shaped 🐭 tail is cute and i love the message of this animation:Family is always family,no matter how we are different🥰

[@snaketooth0943]

I thought the message was about "you may have dark desires, but you can choose not to act on them." The dark desire here being the desire to eat other animals.

[@animalfinatic9366]

I don't know why, but I needed to see this today. I'm so glad KZbin recommended it to me. I believe we discover things at the right time.

[@andocoolxd5158]

This is astonishing, immensely beautiful and a true depiction of what a family is meant to be, not only determined by blood but by love and care, an unbreakable bond and sentiment among those who love you no matter what 💖💖💖

[@romaldtime]

If this was a theatrical short , it should definitily win an Oscar for Best Animated Short Subject, not gonna lie

[@copperbunnies9849]

Such a wholesome short animation.

[@Fandomlove20]

This is so cute and a great example that family isnt about if you have the same blood or not!

[@Alienboi2005vidsandstuff]

I love this short.

[@Pocothearcticfox]

Best animation ever

[@monikakrissaringgita2439]

I play this movie for my students and they like it. It is an amazing movie and it teaches lots of things for me and ofc my students. Thank you ❤

[@Kattoo666]

I was so focused on the animation of the tail. How it was animated, I can feel the heftiness of it. Reminding me of plushies that have a big poofy tail that you can waggle. It is an odd detail to focus on while watching, but I feel like it was well done. ❤

[@fluffyderp7778]

This is a great animated short i ever see, it makes touching, reminds me my childhood and my nostalgia memories, love it so much

[@overtoon]

Really nice work! 👍

[@Heroas_Hamseros]

Oh, wie süß. Ein fluffiger kleiner Fuchs mit seinen Gänse-Eltern.

[@jedadaspirited2453]

I like how the mouse's tail makes a heart shape when it hugs him

[@NAVEMAN3]

A beautiful story about an adopted family.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

He's gonna need meat later on. I can't help but bring reality into wholesome things

[@Goremize]

Good animation and a good story, a good kind of unexpected. For a second there I thought he may end up then protecting his adoptive parents from the bigger fox as his learning experience but the mouse analogy works well there too as its him, a bigger animal protecting another smaller animal of a difference species.

[@Mushikarin]

Simply awesome! I will take that for Iife!

[@jeffwolcott7815]

Dispite the fact I have too many questons on how this would work, a beautiful and powerful little short.😊

[@chahinezmehdi8292]

Tellement beau ❤merci à vous et toutes votre équipe pour ça ! ❤

[@alfonsoc.3537]

Thanks for posting the short, it's very nice and with a great message ❤

[@SirFlopsy]

A great example of (pretty much) non-verbal storytelling. Loved it. Adorable characters, great lesson, and the artwork during the credits is fantastic.

[@lotusgal313]

Family is loving others regardless of what or who they are. 😊

[@hiderirender6904]

5:36 was i the only one waiting for the adult fox to absolutely destroy them?

[@kylethedesigner6895]

Nope, XD

[@mopsygirl6529]

Not at all.

[@meggy7702]

Awww pato y zorro familia!! 😢😢😢

[@mysteryxio9957]

I feel like I'm watching a story book the animation is amazing

[@pinokosthewife]

Very, very sweet and moving. Also, love the mouse's heart-shaped tail when it hugs Hugo!!!

[@JAVOTI]

The cuteness is overwhelming me!😍

[@Heavenlywi1d]

0:19 Angelina Ballerina! (Mouse plush on floor)

[@ldlq804]

¡Gracias!

[@FilmakademieBW]

¡Gracias por tu apoyo @ldlq804, me alegra que te guste esta animación!

[@andyandrew2453]

I heard a lot... And I mean a LOT of chases where the the adopted kid is more loved by some families... In those cases mostly because it is not the blood, but the bond between the parents and childs...

[@kat_lan2005]

Члены семьи бывают необыкновенными, но не делает их плохими, когда разные семьи крепко любят друг друга❤

[@DoomguyIsGrinningAtYou.]

This is the kind of stuff Doomguy would watch during his time off.

[@CharlotteXMoon]

Beautiful work!

[@toddmaccarone5973]

This was an absolute delight. Fine job, my friend.

[@brittanykidwell9044]

This is too precious and adorable and I love it!! ❤❤❤🦊❤️❤️❤️ I needed this today! 😍🥹😍

[@jonathancruz5932]

Very sweet adoption theme

[@lycantheprotector1446]

So sweet ❤ also love the big poofy tail he has!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

The fox tails are beautiful and cute. And this is a great short.😭❤️

[@halosreaper1]

Blood is thicker than water, but not all blood is family.

[@KellieSuttle]

Amazing! I cried like four times! 😭

[@SQWAUKSQWAUK]

Did anyone see the mouse's tail make a heart?

[@Noir-st4sx]

goddammit. I didn't expect to cry here..

[@TRISCORE]

instead of cocomelon this is what kids needs

[@chippawa2014]

Too cute wish we had more

[@AlejandroBraga-hl1oo]

This animation teaches us something

[@maverickzero88]

Love this; outstanding!

[@chandler4319]

It's a beautiful story, I enjoyed this very much thank you.

[@dmybeloved]

The sweetest little guy

[@noob_annihilator]

It's cute when the rat shape it's tail as a heart when it hugs the fox

[@ezydenias8505]

I always find it weird when there are anthropomorphic and feral animals together with no explanation. It doesn't ruin it but it is super weird.

[@SerialDesignationaN]

Family comes in all shapes and sizes

[@exterminator1776]

love the animation

[@Morrison-saber-tooth]

The main storyline reminds me japanese anime movie from 2010 'you are umasou' about little tyrannosaurus named Heart, who is rised by peaceful herbivore dinosaurs as herbivore but he discovers what he is, i reccomend video by Steve reviews if you're interested!

[@tylertichoc7330]

The moral of this story. No matter who you are No matter what you are No matter where you came from Your Pack is made of those who love you, who took a chance on you, and will always stand by your side and never see you as a monster. They will always love you. That's your real family. That is you Pack. And a Pack Together is strong and forever. So when you meet an animal who is alone and in need of family, regardless of if they are the same species as you, take a chance on them. And let them into your life and find your Pack. 🌕 🌠 🐴🐻‍❄️ 🐯🦓 🌌 👋🐺🦁🐼🐮🐻 🐶💕 🐱🦊🐵 🐰🐭🦝

[@hilkom2]

This was so cute!!! ❤❤❤

[@Taracinablue]

Aww, little fox child

[@EllislovesCrossovers]

Hugo’s Adopted!

[@YulayCelis]

is ......... beautiful ❤

[@stianthomassen6693]

Beautiful!

[@deliavazquez9095]

What you are and who you are may be different. The important thing is to not only distinguish the two but live on as your own.

[@kapitan762x54R]

Poor kid, all he ate that day was a carrot.

[@The_special_person]

All you need to make a family is love (if you know you know 😊)

[@ArtisticHH57]

The fox looks like Candle Fox from Kiff

[@AmberSong]

F you! You made me cry! 😢 it was so beautiful. Adorable art style. Love the fluffy af tail on the fox kid.

[@ItsJustKat1414]

❤❤❤

[@IsabellaMathew]

So cute

[@solangegriffin5894]

I really think that looks very interesting and Very fascinating animation show video in the whole world

[@claudiaduarte3048]

Amei este vídeo! Lindo.

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

What do you mean this is from YEARS AGO?

[@hankdean1467]

It’s really cute, but that owl would’ve straight up killed that fox