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The Rootman

The Rootman

2026•4m•Animation•Fantasy•Family
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In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

Yannick Barel · Director

Benjamin Maurer · Director

Alizée Gerber · Director

Benjamin Maurer · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime4m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 2, 2026

Actors

Adeline Waser

Lilly

Joseph Wallace

Joseph Wallace

The Rootman

Joseph Wallace

Joseph Wallace

The Rabbit

Yannick Barel

Yannick Barel

The Frog

Mahayla Gundlach-Graham

Nora

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