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Release Date:
November 3, 2021
Original Title:
The Stepdad
Alternate Titles:
Da nossa família para sua: Pai de coração
De nuestra familia a la tuya: Papá del corazón
From Our Family to Yours: The Stepdad
Genres:
Animation | Drama
Production Companies:
Flux Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company EMEA
Production Countries:
New Zealand | United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
BR: L
Runtime: 3
This year's story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year's ad, who is now all grown up with a family to make Christmas traditions with. We follow her and her two adorable children, Max and Ella, as their new stepdad Mike moves into their family home. At the heart of the story is a very special storybook – a precious item belonging to Max from his birth father. The book celebrates the power of storytelling and how it can deepen family bonds; as the family are shown delighting in the magic of Disney storytelling, beautiful animation springs off the pages, igniting the true spirit of Christmas. Follow their emotional journey as we see them combine existing festive traditions with wonderful new ones. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Runs Deeper" by Gregory Porter.
Animation Director:
Laban Dickinson
Director:
Angela Affinita
Director of Operations:
Susan Chambers
Executive Producer:
Joshua Forsman
Music:
Sofia Quinn
Producer:
Freya Boissonade
Story:
Angela Affinita
Emily Beecher
Maria Goulamhoussen
Writer:
Angela Affinita
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