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202132 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Maternal Health Life Stories

A Watermelon Seed

202132 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A little girl awakens inside a watermelon and hears voices sharing intimate stories about women's fears surrounding motherhood.

Maternal Health Life Stories

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A little girl awakens inside a watermelon and hears voices sharing intimate stories about women's fears surrounding motherhood.

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Elena Kabanovadirector

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A little girl wakes up inside a watermelon and hears voices from within. These voices tell the stories of women and their fears about motherhood. Directed by Elena Kabanova, "A Watermelon Seed" uses animation to express the emotions tied to maternal love. The film, subtitled "Watermelon Bone," captures the vulnerabilities mothers face while conveying their deep affection. It runs for 32 minutes and was released in 2021.

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