Letters to Burn

A firekeeper's role is the bridge between the living and the dead. A traditionally animated film set in 1980s Singapore, this story follows the firekeeper's day-to-day job in stamping letters to be sent by locals to their loved ones by burning it in a special fire. It then focuses on his interaction with a sullen, young boy who visits every evening. When the boy misses a chance to send a letter, a confrontation ensues, resulting in a bittersweet discovery of the boy's yearning wish.