In a world where toys are living beings, a forgotten doll seeks out his former owner during the holiday season in Toronto, while putting himself at odds with the corrupt factory executive who created him.
Practical Effects
Doll costumes that walk uncanny valley perfectly
Acting
Julian Richings commits to unhinged factory villain
Production
Toronto-shot indie that punches above budget
Director
Craig Goodwill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Expanded from a 2011 short film that won at TIFF—rare successful feature expansion.
Satires Canadian manufacturing decline through toy metaphor; Toronto's industrial east end is practically a character.
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