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The Rootman

The Rootman

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The Rootman

2026

0h 4m

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Animation

Fantasy

Family

Mystery

Overview

In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Adeline Waser

Lilly

Joseph Wallace

Joseph Wallace

The Rootman

Yannick Barel

Yannick Barel

The Frog

Mahayla Gundlach-Graham

Nora

Creative team

Directed by: Yannick Barel
Benjamin Maurer
Written by: Benjamin Maurer
Produced by: Jürgen Haas

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