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Distressed by the ongoing investigation of his mother’s mysterious disappearance 45 years ago, Anthony comes home from a long day at the lumberyard hoping to enjoy a peaceful evening on the porch. Instead, he encounters something unexpected in the roots of a fallen tree. Thrust into an uprooted underworld, he must embark on a journey to discover his true name. Will he find his way home, or remain trapped by fear and isolation? Exploring themes of lost identity and family heritage, Uprooted is a music-driven movie melding eclectic soundscapes, slice-of-life narrative, and folktale fantasy, all within the framework of atmospheric cinematography and the low-fi charm of stop motion animation.