A sheep pen is perched proudly on an island in the middle of the ocean. There, old sheep dwell with a sprightly young lamb who is full of vim. While the whole flock dreams of grazing, the little lamb has something else on his mind: he wants to roam the skies. And when the flock ravages the island in just a few seconds, the little lamb mourns the loss of the flowers.
As if echoing his sadness, the sky groans, the clouds darken and a torrential rain slams down on the island. The little lamb is carried into the air, spinning in every direction until he lands again on his island – to cover it again in green, as if by magic.
In this very short film the Russian director Vasilisa Tikunova elevates a lamb to the role of defender of nature and admirer of clouds and flowers. With no dialogue the brisk short story distinguishes itself as a delightful little environmental and metaphorical tale. The brassband-style music gives it a traditional dimension, adding to its quaintness. Children will be moved by the visual fun that plays with the similarities of sheep and clouds and they will enjoy sharing the young animal’s ambitions.
