The Lost Thing (2010)

In a world not far removed from our own, on the sun-baked expanse of Australia's sprawling beaches, a young boy embarks on a journey of discovery while gathering bottle tops for his cherished collection. His ordinary day swerves into the realm of the extraordinary when he stumbles upon a creature of peculiar charm and staggering proportions. This entity, both bizarre and friendly, defies categorisation and presents a riddle that sets the boy's mind ablaze. Soon, a poignant truth dawns on the boy: this magnificent creature is lost, marooned in a world that barely acknowledges its existence. A world preoccupied with its own perceived priorities, blind to the wonder and mystery nestled in its midst. With a spirit fueled by empathy and curiosity, the boy takes it upon himself to find a home for the creature, a task as daunting as it is compelling. The Lost Thing is a riveting tale of an unlikely friendship and a quest for belonging. It offers a compelling exploration of a society's myopia, even in the face of the extraordinary, and a young boy's determination to right the wrongs of this heedless world. As he ventures to find where the creature belongs, viewers are left to ponder: how could such a magnificent living organism go unnoticed, and can a little boy indeed restore it to its rightful place? This narrative leaves an indelible mark, inviting us all to look beyond the mundane and embrace the lost things in our world.

The Lost Thing is an animation movie featuring Tim Minchin and directed by Andrew Ruhemann.

The Lost Thing is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on IndieFlix.