Far from the Tree
Far from the Tree
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Watch-outs
What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This dialogue free animated short follows a young raccoon on a beach, with a gentle and reflective atmosphere that includes a few tense moments linked to natural danger and the parent child relationship. The main sensitive elements are a chase involving a predator, a small visible facial injury, and a parent who reacts harshly and angrily out of fear. The intensity stays moderate and the stressful scenes are fairly brief, but very sensitive children may still find them upsetting because the emotions are conveyed strongly through expressions, crying, and music. The overall message is about protection, learning, and empathy rather than fear for its own sake. For younger viewers, it helps to watch with an adult who can explain that the parent is acting clumsily because they are scared for their child, then talk afterward about curiosity, safety, and kinder ways to set limits.
Synopsis
On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.
Difficult scenes
At the beginning, the young raccoon wanders off on the beach while the parent searches for food. The parent quickly appears tense and harsh, then breaks a shell the child was admiring, which may feel sad or unfair to a young viewer. The most intense moment happens when the child follows some birds and comes face to face with a coyote ready to attack. There is a short but stressful chase, followed by a scratch on the young animal's nose that remains visible afterward, which can frighten children who are sensitive to threat scenes. After the rescue, the parent scolds the child while the little one is crying and shaken. This may unsettle some children because the emotional message is complex, the parent loves the child but expresses fear in a harsh and not very comforting way.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 7m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Natalie Nourigat
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This dialogue free animated short follows a young raccoon on a beach, with a gentle and reflective atmosphere that includes a few tense moments linked to natural danger and the parent child relationship. The main sensitive elements are a chase involving a predator, a small visible facial injury, and a parent who reacts harshly and angrily out of fear. The intensity stays moderate and the stressful scenes are fairly brief, but very sensitive children may still find them upsetting because the emotions are conveyed strongly through expressions, crying, and music. The overall message is about protection, learning, and empathy rather than fear for its own sake. For younger viewers, it helps to watch with an adult who can explain that the parent is acting clumsily because they are scared for their child, then talk afterward about curiosity, safety, and kinder ways to set limits.
Synopsis
On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe.
Difficult scenes
At the beginning, the young raccoon wanders off on the beach while the parent searches for food. The parent quickly appears tense and harsh, then breaks a shell the child was admiring, which may feel sad or unfair to a young viewer. The most intense moment happens when the child follows some birds and comes face to face with a coyote ready to attack. There is a short but stressful chase, followed by a scratch on the young animal's nose that remains visible afterward, which can frighten children who are sensitive to threat scenes. After the rescue, the parent scolds the child while the little one is crying and shaken. This may unsettle some children because the emotional message is complex, the parent loves the child but expresses fear in a harsh and not very comforting way.