They seem like an ordinary family living in simplicity, however outside of their houses' door the world is inevitably coming to its end.
Hoa Hoang
2. Semester, 2020
2D Animation
Animation & Game
Ordinary Life is a 2D animated short that takes place in an apocalyptic setting similar to the “real” world. It tells the course of the world ending affecting a family and dealing with the whole situation.
The main characters consist of a father, a mother, and their son living in ordinary life.
The outer circumstances slowly start to change making the life of the Asian household more and more difficult resulting in a shortage of food and a worsening standard of living.
The parents are trying to make the best out of the situation however the young boy does not really comprehend the situation and why he does not get the food which he used to eat so he is throwing a tantrum not being aware of his parents’ efforts.
After witnessing a mental breakdown of his guardians in the kitchen he finally understands their feelings and their struggles.
To cheer up his parents he prepares a toy in the form of a pancake that they used to eat together.
He surprises them while having their meal, making them all laugh together bringing a little spark of joy in these depressing circumstances.
