Blue Willow

Director’s Notes – Veialu Aila-Unsworth “I have eaten many a hot meal off this plate design - either at my Great Aunt’s or during a student-flat dinner. It still makes me laugh to think that such an elegant plate,...
New Zealand Production
Short 2005 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation 14.00 minutes
Bluewillowside plate
The 13-minute film is an animated proverb that takes you into the heart of a porcelain plate, bringing the blue lines of life and weaving a haunting story of love and family betrayal.
2005 - New Zealand Film Festival
2006 - Berlin Film Festival
Brisbane International Film Festival
Chicago International Children's Festival
ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival

Directors

Veialu Aila-Unsworth

Producers

Veialu Aila-Unsworth

Screenplay Writers

Veialu Aila-Unsworth

Cast

Jing he
Koong-se
Dan Caddy
Chang/Father

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