A stranger deposits an egg in a duck's nest; it hatches a chick who attempts to swim and quack. When it fails, is cast out and feels sad, but contrives a boat so it can be like the ducklings.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school animation that feels a bit handmade and don't mind a story that cuts right to the bone, sure. It’s a short watch. If you’re looking for something lighthearted for a Saturday morning, maybe skip it. It’s a bit of a downer. The whole thing starts with a simple mistake—an egg...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Charley Chase
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school animation that feels a bit handmade and don't mind a story that cuts right to the bone, sure. It’s a short watch. If you’re looking for something lighthearted for a Saturday morning, maybe skip it. It’s a bit of a downer. The whole thing starts with a simple mistake—an egg in the wrong nest. We’ve all seen this setup before, but there’s a weird tension in the way the little guy tries to swim and just... sinks. It’s not funny, it’s just awkward. The..."
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