China-centric Pixar flick gives food for thought

LOS ANGELES - "I love food. I love drawing food in a beautiful way. Dumplings are symbols of the Chinese family and I wanted my film, Bao, to be a celebration of family," China-born, Canadian director Domee Shi told Xinhua in a recent exclusive interview.

Bao, a Pixar short, was released in theaters recently in front of Pixar's blockbuster animated feature, Incredibles 2.

A tasty morsel, Bao explores the life of a Chinese immigrant mom living in Toronto with her inattentive husband who is struggling to cope with loneliness after her beloved son flies the nest.