La Maison en Petits Cubes
Directed by Kunio Kato
Produced by Oh! Production
A meditative, visually poetic short about an aging man confronting memory and loss as he literally builds his way through rising floodwaters.
La Maison en Petits Cubes tells the story of a grandfather's memories as he adds more blocks to his house to stem the flooding waters.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is La Maison en Petits Cubes sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is La Maison en Petits Cubes violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is La Maison en Petits Cubes scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is La Maison en Petits Cubes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does La Maison en Petits Cubes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
