Name: Father and Daughter
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2001-04-19
Duration: 9 min

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A father says goodbye to his young daughter. In time the daughter grows old, but within her there is always a deep longing for her father.

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Directed by: Michael Dudok de Wit
Written by: Michael Dudok de Wit
Produced by: Willem Thijssen, Claire Jennings
Music by: Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand

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April 19, 2001 · 9 min · Animation, Drama

Released: April 19, 2001
Runtime: 9 min
Genres: Animation, Drama
Original language: xx
Made in: Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Available in: 28 countries

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Where can I stream Father and Daughter?

Kanopy

In the United States, Father and Daughter is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Father and Daughter worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Father and Daughter okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Father and Daughter plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Father and Daughter in English?

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No, it was made in xx.