BOUNTY (Animated Short Film)

Summary

In this heartwarming scene, a young girl named Evie surprises her father with a homemade breakfast on Father's Day. Through their playful conversation, Evie reveals her innocence and curiosity, asking her father about his past as someone who used to catch 'bad guys.' Her father, in turn, teaches her valuable life lessons about helping others, patience, and the motivations behind actions. The script highlights a touching moment of bonding between father and daughter, mixing lighthearted humor with deeper themes of care, responsibility, and love.

Takeaways

• 😀 A child, Evie, surprises her father with breakfast on Father's Day.
• 😀 Evie thoughtfully picks flowers for her father, showing her care and affection.
• 😀 Evie tries to help with household chores like getting the mail, though she accidentally opens a letter from her uncle.
• 😀 The father emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy, asking Evie not to open mail without permission.
• 😀 The father reveals his past profession of catching bad guys, hinting at his involvement in law enforcement or a similar field.
• 😀 Evie sees her father’s past work as something akin to being a superhero, showing her admiration.
• 😀 The father teaches Evie how to cook breakfast, patiently guiding her through the steps of making eggs and bacon.
• 😀 Evie expresses curiosity about the father’s past job, asking why he stopped catching bad guys.
• 😀 The father avoids giving a direct answer, instead offering vague responses about motivations.
• 😀 Evie shows a natural inclination for helping others, wanting to do things for others, such as preparing breakfast for her father on Father's Day.
• 😀 The script emphasizes the idea that people do things for others because of love and care, not just for personal gain.

Q & A

Why did Evie wake up early to make breakfast?

Evie woke up early to make breakfast for her father to celebrate Father's Day and show appreciation.

What did Evie do apart from making breakfast?

Evie also picked flowers and got the mail for her father, which she did thoughtfully.

Why did Papa thank Evie for picking the flowers?

Papa thanked Evie because the flowers were beautiful, and it was a thoughtful gesture.

Why did Papa seem concerned when Evie opened the mail?

Papa was concerned because Evie opened the letter without asking for permission, which contained an image of a man he didn’t recognize.

What was Papa’s reaction to Evie opening the letter?

Papa was upset and reminded Evie not to open anything without asking, even if it’s from her uncle.

What did Evie find in the letter from Uncle Benji?

Evie found a picture of a man for sale, which she described as 'ugly,' and she was confused about its contents.

Why did Uncle Benji send pictures of bad people?

Uncle Benji sent the pictures because, in the past, Papa used to catch bad people for him, although Papa refers to it as a 'retired' job.

How did Papa describe his past job catching bad guys?

Papa explained that he used to catch 'bad people who do bad things,' but he did not see himself as a superhero.

Why did Evie ask about Papa's decision to stop catching bad guys?

Evie was curious about why Papa stopped his previous work catching bad guys, as it sounded like a cool job.

What lesson did Papa impart to Evie about doing things for others?

Papa explained that actions are often done for other people, like how Evie made breakfast for him, which was done out of care and appreciation for others.