Pixar knows how to touch your heart, even if the duration of the movie is only 8 minutes and even if there's no dialogue. The movie was heart-warming and so emotional (put tissues next to you), the movie has a powerful message adults and children will understand it and appreciate it.

Let's get this out there straight away. The whole point of the mother eating her dumpling son (never thought I would ever write that), is that she would rather keep him for herself than let him live his own life. Immediately upon doing so, she realises her mistake and feels awful for it. But the blame, ultimately, is shared by both parties.

The events leading to that point show a mother caring for her son as he gladly accepts her adoration, but as he grows up and acquires a questionable neck-beard he wants more independence - even at the expense of rejecting his mother's undying love.

The ending - as the human son returns home with the symbolic dumplings to share with his mother - is about the reconciliation of a child who has finally understood with the financial, physical and emotional sacrifices made by a parent and wants to make amends.

It's a beautifully crafted animation and story which left a tear in my eye by the final scene. Give it a go; don't listen to those who can only give it judgment based purely on the WTF moment.

When a kind of stuffed dumpling begins to act human, a lonely mother raises it as a child. What is fun is that the thing begins to act in very human terms, showing defiance and sexuality. What transpires is Pixar's gift for 2018. The animation is so creative and so unique. See this Academy Award winner whenever possible.