The Sparky Book (2006)
In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.
- Date of release
- 2006-01-01
- Runtime
- 14m
- Genres
- Animation
- Director
- Mary Lewis
Casting
- Maggie Hickey — Bridget
- Joel Thomas Hynes — Sparky
- Leah Lewis — Grown Bridget
- Tony Nappo — Driver
- Gordon Pinsent — Goldfish
Interesting facts
The Sparky Book is a 2006 animated/live-action short film by Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis, about the near-death of a young girl who undergoes heart transplant surgery, and the death of her beloved pet dog, Sparky.
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