In 1970s Australia, Grace's life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised by their paraplegic-alcoholic former juggler father, Percy. Despite a life filled with love, tragedy strikes anew when Percy passes away in his sleep. The siblings are forcibly separated and thrust into separate homes.
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Honors for best first feature and best short film were also unveiled as 'Piece by Piece,' Morgan Neville's animated LEGO biopic of Pharrell Williams, will help wrap up the 68th edition of the fest.
Adam Elliot's claymation drama, featuring the voice of Sarah Snook, took the top prize at the international animation film festival.
Sarah Snook plays a shy hoarder of snail memorabilia growing up in 1970s Melbourne in Elliot's follow-up to his 2009 Annecy Festival winner 'Mary and Max.'