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The Kite

Martin Smatana · Czech Republic · Family / Drama / Animation · 13 min · 154K views

A grandfather gives his grandson a kite at summer's end; as the seasons turn and Grandpa weakens, the boy learns how loved ones stay with us.

A tender, award-winning way to talk about death with children, told without a single word.

Summer is about to end, and while fruit is growing ripe on the trees, Grandpa gives his beloved Grandson a kite. The kite is strong and tosses the boy around in the air, but Grandpa catches him. Leaves begin to fall and

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