Directed by SHUYI LI
In a castle where pigs live together, their chief declares that they must grow heavier to fight against humans, in order to escape the fate of being butchered. Believing his words, the young pigs eat, grow fat, and eagerly prepare for the coming war. Following the chief’s command, they march into a long tunnel — convincing they are heading toward the battlefield. However, what awaits them is something entirely different. Disguised as a children's fairy tale, this stop-motion animation unfolds as a dark allegory about obedience, manipulation, and the consequences of blind belief.
SHUYI LI
Shuyi Li is a stop-motion animation filmmaker from China, currently based in Japan. She is currently studying at Art Masters School. Her work focuses on puppet animation, using handcrafted materials to explore memory, childhood, and inner psychological landscapes. Her films often combine fairy-tale imagery with darker allegorical themes.
