Josie's Lalaland (2008)

An abstract animation depicting a dying girl's last wishes.

Director:

Yibi Hu (as EB Hu)

Star:

Carrie Edwards

Cast

Credited cast:
Carrie Edwards	...	Joise (voice)

Storyline

Josie had been a leukemia patient for many years. After being told her condition is terminal, she decided to go home and reunite with her family. This animation starts with a girl's voice, as if a young soul is entering a world between earth and heaven. As the film progress, the creatures in the mysterious land start to gather. Finally, our little girl sublimates in a cluster of golden flowers.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Animation | Short

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Joise Grove's is a real person. 16-year-old Josie had been a leukemia patient for many years. She had two bone marrow transplants and a course of anti-cancer drugs which all failed. After been told her condition is terminal, she decided not to undertake any further treatment but to go home and reunite with her family. Thus, she could enjoy a normal teenage life for last 3 months.

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 January 2008 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

GBP1,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

4 min (original)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1