The First Snow of Winter
- Miriam Margolyes - Sean ( voice )
- Dermot Morgan - Voley ( voice )
- Kate Sachs - Puffin ( voice )
- Neil McCaul - Father ( voice )
Eddie's First Winter ( Original title: The First Snow Of Winter ) is an award-winning animated film by Graham Ralph from the year 1998.
Action
The little drake Eddie must fly south with his parents. As they fly off, Eddie is brought from an airplane and train crashes. He injured the wing. Shortly after his crash he learns the vole Voley know, which shows him how he can survive without his parents. However, Voley must separate from Eddie when winter breaks and the little drake is now on his own. But thanks to the tricks that were taught to him by Voley, he can bring himself and his friend Puffin, who has lost the connection to the group through the winter. At the end of both bird kids find their parents again.
Reception
"This story about family, courage and friendship is suitable even for the youngest viewers. The short film has the proper maturity, the figures are in behavior and language appropriate for children and exciting scenes are always resolved tolerated. "