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The Rootman
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The Rootman

2026-09-02 · 4 min · Not rated

Animation · Fantasy · Family · Mystery

In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

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Directors
Yannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer, Alizée Gerber
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Adeline WaserLilly
Joseph WallaceJoseph WallaceThe Rootman
Joseph WallaceJoseph WallaceThe Rabbit
Yannick BarelYannick BarelThe Frog
Mahayla Gundlach-GrahamNora

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