Charlie Mackesy’s words and illustrations of ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’, serve as a reminder of goodness, gentleness, and the strength in kindness in our own lives and the world around us. This Apple+ feature is an exquisite and peaceful story that envelopes the viewer into the meaning of love, tolerance and kindness – things that are much needed in the world today.
The animation starts with the boy saying, “I’m lost” – two words that we all can resonate with. It is a metaphor for how humans can be lost in many different ways. The story unfolds displaying the Boy’s journey as he is accompanied by his animal friends who become his steadfast support system. The storyline contains moral gems that deliver an emotional message of warmth and humanity.
Overall, the story is beautiful and filled with wisdom, inspiration, comfort, self-reflection and charm. This animation will become a timeless classic.
