The Little Prince(ss) 2021

The Little Prince(ss) 2021

The Little Prince(ss) 2021
PG | 18min | Short, Drama | Episode aired 28 May 2021

Storyline:

When Gabriel, a 7-year-old Chinese kid who loves ballet, becomes friends with Rob, another Chinese kid from school, Rob’s dad gets suspicious about Gabriel’s feminine behavior and decides to intervene.

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements and brief language

User review:

Obviously saving the best for last, the first season of Disney’s Launchpad concludes with The Little Prince(ss) and, again, we’re wading in familiar water in this short from writer/director Moxie Peng. Tiny Chinese first grader Gabriel loves to wear pink and dance ballet, very different from his new friend, 2nd grader Rob who plays basketball but doesn’t have a true passion for it. Meeting on the bus one day, the boys become friends…which is OK by Gabriel’s dad but a problem for Rob’s. Objecting to Gabriel wearing “girly” clothes and “not acting like a boy”, Rob’s dad pays a visit to Gabriel’s home one night to deliver a message but winds up getting one himself. Remember that tissue box I told you to get out for American Eid, you’ll definitely want to have it handy for this one. Peng’s film might not feature the strongest performances (the children are beyond adorable but…yeah…) but it has the most direct pathway to your heart/mind message as a takeaway.

Director: Moxie Peng
Writer: Moxie Peng
Stars: Kalo Moss, Ching Yin Ryan Hu, Evan Lai
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 28 May 2021 (USA)