Blood Tea and Red String (2006)

In a world where fantasies take form and eccentric creatures roam, "Blood Tea and Red String" weaves a mesmerizing dialogue-free narrative, crafted with meticulous stop-motion artistry. This adult fairy-tale tells a story of longing, rivalry, and unexpected affection between two distinct groups - the aristocratic White Mice and the rustic Creatures Who Dwell Under the Oak. The plot thickens when the Mice, smitten by beauty and charm, commission the Oak Dwellers to create a captivating doll. However, as the doll comes to life, the Creatures find themselves irresistibly drawn to her, sparking a fiery refusal to let her go. Undeterred, the Mice resort to thievery, stealthily spiriting away the doll under the cloak of night. Embark on a thrilling journey with the Oak Dwellers as they traverse through dazzling landscapes and encounter otherworldly beings in their quest to reclaim their beloved creation. Simultaneously, witness the White Mice's descent into excess and debauchery, as they indulge in the intoxicating allure of blood tea. A tantalizing twist awaits when the Oak Dwellers discover the mysterious yellow fruit. As the tale unfolds, "Blood Tea and Red String" paints a vivid tableau of desire, conflict, and the unexpected consequences of unbridled passion. This is a fairy tale that invites you to lose yourself in its enchanting and sometimes unsettling universe, where love takes unusual forms and adventures await at every turn.

Blood Tea and Red String is an animation movie featuring Christiane Cegavske.

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