My own Sparks
How much of yourself can you give away?
2026 · 5m
Animation, Family
Directed by
Melle Windig
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My own Sparks
Overview
A young forest dweller is trapped in a heartbreaking cycle: a demanding, ever-consuming monster forces him to give up the things he loves most to satisfy its bottomless appetite. Each concession chips away at his sense of self and his home, pushing him to a breaking point.
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