Burrow (2020)

Burrow is special because it turns a tiny, everyday worry—feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing—into a bright, storybook adventure that’s funny, gentle, and quietly profound. Madeline Sharafian’s animation has a warm, illustrative charm that makes the underground world feel like a cozy neighborhood you want to move into, full of whimsical little surprises and kind faces. The humor is light and visual, the pacing breezy, and the emotion sneaks up on you in the best way, landing on a message about vulnerability and community without ever sounding like a lecture. If you’re looking for big stakes or complex plot twists, it’s not that kind of ride—but if you want a short, heart-forward dose of comfort that leaves you smiling, this one’s an easy yes.

Burrow is a sweet, wordless Pixar-style short aiming to reassure kids (and anxious adults) that it’s okay to be inexperienced and ask for help, wrapped in cute underground world-building. The catch is that it’s very slight: the story is predictable, the comedy is gentle, and if you need sharp jokes or a big emotional punch, it may feel more like a comforting vignette than a must-watch. A few moments of frantic digging and a flooding scare add mild stress, but nothing intense or mean-spirited. If you like cozy, visually charming shorts with a simple message and zero edge, it’ll likely land; if you’re hoping for something deeper than “be honest and accept support,” you might be underwhelmed.