Bao (2018)
Movie 8m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: blow my mind, family night
Bao is an animation, family and fantasy movie from 2018. It is directed by Domee Shi. The cast includes Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau and Sharmaine Yeoh. The running time is 8m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
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Cast & crew
- Domee ShiDirector
- Daniel Kailinas TV Son (voice)
- Sindy Lauas Mom (voice)
- Sharmaine Yeohas (voice)
- Tim Zhangas Dad (voice)
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Questions about Bao
- What genre is Bao?
- Bao is categorised as Animation, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Bao?
- Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh, Tim Zhang appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Bao?
- Domee Shi directed Bao.
- How long is Bao?
- Bao runs for 8m (8 minutes).
- Is Bao worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Bao?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
