Hometopia (2022)
Overview
Hometopia is a short animation reflecting upon the ubiquitous but wildly despised British council housing. The animation takes on the tone of a child's fairy tale, depicting the bizarre experience of entering a dazzling estate and later getting lost in an illusionary utopian world.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.435 |
Directed By
Xiaoyu Ma
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