This New Short Animation from Pixar Will Make You Cry

Holidays are the season when you either don’t need anything sad to distract you or that’s exactly what you need the most. Fair warning: the short film below might bring tears to your eyes, but it will also warm your heart.

Here’s the official description:

“In Bao, an aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy. Mom excitedly welcomes this new bundle of joy into her life, but Dumpling starts growing up fast, and Mom must come to the bittersweet revelation that nothing stays cute and small forever. This short film from Pixar Animation Studios and director Domee Shi explores the ups and downs of the parent-child relationship through the colorful, rich, and tasty lens of the Chinese immigrant community in Canada.”