Bao Movie Download

8 / 10

The only moment people want to talk about is not the point of the film
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.Read More