The Rootman

Name: The Rootman
Director: Yannick Barel
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family, Mystery
Released: 2026-09-02
Duration: 4 min
Cast: Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Joseph Wallace, Yannick Barel, Mahayla Gundlach-Graham

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2026 · 4 min · 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?

Directed by Yannick Barel

Cast

Adeline Waser — Lilly
Joseph Wallace — The Rootman
Joseph Wallace — The Rabbit
Yannick Barel — The Frog
Mahayla Gundlach-Graham — Nora