Budo

BUDŌ

Directed by Alexander Toma, Amanda Aagard

2024

Animation , Comedy

15 min

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Sweden

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Color

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Japanese

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Synopsis

On a lonely widow's daily trip to the supermarket, she meets a stray cat. It follows her home and soon makes itself more comfortable in her small Tokyo apartment than she could have ever imagined.

Relevant Details

Special Jury Mention at Tribeca Film Festival and Best Animated Short at Palm Springs International ShortFest

Festivals

2024

  • Göteborg International Film Festival | Swedish Shorts •
  • Uppsala International Short Film Festival | •
  • AFI Fest | •
  • Tribeca Film Festival | Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G • SpecJury Mention for Animated Short

2025

  • Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival
  • Palm Springs International Shortfest | • Best Animated Short
  • Atlanta Film Festival
  • Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Mayuko Lindström, Emrik Lindström
Animation:
Mikael Lindbom
Script:
Alexander Toma
Cinematographer:
Alexander Toma
Editor:
Alexander Toma
Sound design & mix:
Anders Kwarnmark
Music:
Isak Lundholm
VXF:
Ulf Lundén
Producer:
Alexander Toma, Amanda Aagard
Production Company:
Amsaga
Co-production Company:
Film I Väst

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