Bao
Synopsis
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
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Bao - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domee Shi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hyein Park, Domee Shi
- Original Score
- Toby Chu
- Original Title
- Bao
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domee Shi
Hyein Park, Domee Shi
Toby Chu
Patrick Lin, Ian Megibben
Katherine Ringgold
Pete Docter, John Lasseter, Becky Neiman-Cobb
Department Leadership Roster
Domee Shi
Director
Domee Shi
Writer
Becky Neiman-Cobb
Producer
Toby Chu
Original Music Composer
Katherine Ringgold
Editor
Rona Liu
Production Design
Patrick Lin
Director of Photography
Ian Megibben
Director of Photography
Jon Reisch
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bao
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What is Bao about?
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Who directed Bao?
Bao was directed by Domee Shi.
Who stars in Bao?
The principal cast of Bao includes Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh, Tim Zhang.
When was Bao released and how long is it?
Bao was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Bao?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bao was composed by Toby Chu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bao?
Bao holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).