From Our Family to Yours
From Our Family to Yours
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What this film brings
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Violence
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None
Fear
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Sexuality
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Language
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Narrative complexity
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Simple
Adult themes
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Expert review
This Christmas short is a very gentle family story focused on the bond between a Filipina grandmother and her granddaughter, with a warm, nostalgic, festive atmosphere. The only notable sensitive material is emotional, since the story touches on aging, growing apart across generations, and a mild sadness connected to memory and the passing of time. These elements are low in intensity and brief, with no violence, no frightening threat, no sexual content, and essentially no harsh language, making it highly accessible for young children. Very sensitive viewers may still feel a small pang of sadness when the grandmother seems lonely or tired, especially if they react strongly to stories about changing family routines. For parents, the best support is simply to talk about the feelings shown on screen, explain the Christmas lantern tradition, and reassure children that the story is mainly a celebration of love, care, and family connection.
Synopsis
A granddaughter brings joy on Christmas morning by mending her Filipina grandmother’s beloved Mickey plush and decorating her house with Filipino Christmas lanterns ‘parols’; reviving a family tradition and evoking memories of Christmas past. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Is A Compass" by Griff.
Difficult scenes
The opening brings a gentle sense of melancholy by showing that an important shared tradition between the grandmother and granddaughter has faded over time. A young child may feel some sadness around the idea of emotional distance, even though the overall tone stays tender and safe. Several moments around the grandmother suggest aging and a quiet form of loneliness at home, which may affect children who are especially attached to grandparents. The presentation is never alarming, but it can lead to questions about age, memory, and changes within a family.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2020
- Runtime
- 3m
- Countries
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Flux Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company EMEA
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This Christmas short is a very gentle family story focused on the bond between a Filipina grandmother and her granddaughter, with a warm, nostalgic, festive atmosphere. The only notable sensitive material is emotional, since the story touches on aging, growing apart across generations, and a mild sadness connected to memory and the passing of time. These elements are low in intensity and brief, with no violence, no frightening threat, no sexual content, and essentially no harsh language, making it highly accessible for young children. Very sensitive viewers may still feel a small pang of sadness when the grandmother seems lonely or tired, especially if they react strongly to stories about changing family routines. For parents, the best support is simply to talk about the feelings shown on screen, explain the Christmas lantern tradition, and reassure children that the story is mainly a celebration of love, care, and family connection.
Synopsis
A granddaughter brings joy on Christmas morning by mending her Filipina grandmother’s beloved Mickey plush and decorating her house with Filipino Christmas lanterns ‘parols’; reviving a family tradition and evoking memories of Christmas past. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Is A Compass" by Griff.
Difficult scenes
The opening brings a gentle sense of melancholy by showing that an important shared tradition between the grandmother and granddaughter has faded over time. A young child may feel some sadness around the idea of emotional distance, even though the overall tone stays tender and safe. Several moments around the grandmother suggest aging and a quiet form of loneliness at home, which may affect children who are especially attached to grandparents. The presentation is never alarming, but it can lead to questions about age, memory, and changes within a family.