"Bao" explores the endearing relationship between an aging Chinese mom and a sentient baby dumpling who springs to life, giving her a second chance at motherhood. Richard Lautens via Getty Images Domee Shi at Toronto's Rol San restaurant talking about her animated short, "Bao." "Bao" was inspired by Shi's relationship with her own mother, and making dumplings played a big role. Also known as steamed buns or baozi, bao is a Chinese dumpling or steamed bun filled with ingredients that vary from meat to vegetables — or both). "I kind of took it for granted — my mom making dumplings when I was growing up.

Source: Huffington Post February 25, 2019 20:37 UTC