On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. The neighbors’ door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the family gone. Once she realizes he’s joined them, her resolve becomes more urgent. Will she arrive in time to save Heinrich?

Recalling The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in both atmosphere and style, Toyland re-interprets World War II through a child’s eyes. With a run time of just 14 minutes, this expertly directed story shines for its powerful twist ending. An Oscar®-winner for Best Live Action Short Film in 2009.