Reflection Questions

BAO

1. In this film, the animators have given the Bao a personality. How would you
describe the Bao?

2. What does the Bao want to do?

3. What does the film tell us about what the Bao symbolizes?

4. Where does the story take place?

5. What do we know about the identity and culture of the characters from their
surroundings? This includes decorations in their house as well as the neighborhood
where they live.

6. What does the Bao’s room tell you about the differences between him and his
family?

7. What tensions can you see between the Bao and his mother?

8. Why does the mother eat the Bao? What might that symbolize?

9. Toward the end of the film, the protagonist’s son returns and they sit together and
cry. Why do you think that is?