The Yellow Umbrella
★ 10 · 2001 · 12m · Animation
A young boy lives in a dark, world of rain until he discovers a yellow umbrella that emits sunlight. The townspeople, led by Colonel Captain, attempt to destroy the young boy and his different yellow umbrella. They succeed, but not completely.
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