Tanpopo searches for his best friend Little Bee and learns about friendship, nature, and environmental care with help from new friends.
The story of Tanpopo (Dandelion) is about the search of his best friend, Little Bee, and making new friends with Beggar-ticks and Little Dog. The animation covers issues such as nature, environmental protection, pollution, quit farming, eco-friendly farming, climate change, and teamwork by bringing these animals, plants, and nature to daily life. The little girl’s question of “Will they find Little Bee?” in the end of the animation aims to arouses children’s awareness and care for the environment.
Genres:Animation
Studio: Leo Vision Communication Design Ltd.
Producers:MEI-FEN KUO
From:Taiwan
Produced In:Taiwan
Writers:MEI-FEN KUO
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At the Festival
Family Friendly Block Program #14
Date:Sep 28, 2025
Starts:20:15
Ends:21:40
Program #14 Family Friendly Block
Sunday 1:15pm
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Tanpopo* 0:07:06. Tanpopo searches for his best friend Little Bee and learns about friendship, nature, and environmental care with help from new friends.
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