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🎬 Video Description — Ruby and the Groundhog Incident (2011, Directed by Chris Sanders)

A warm, mischievous, and slightly chaotic animated short from 2004, Ruby and the Groundhog follows the story of Ruby, an impulsive but big‑hearted kid living in a small rural town. When Ruby accidentally harms his father’s beloved groundhog—an ornery but oddly charming creature named Buckwheat—he sets off a chain of frantic, comedic, and heartfelt events.

Rendered in Chris Sanders’ signature expressive style—rounded character designs, lush watercolor backgrounds, and emotional close‑ups—the film blends slapstick humor with sincere family storytelling. Ruby’s guilt pushes him into a whirlwind mission to make things right, leading to encounters with eccentric neighbors, a runaway tractor, and a surprisingly philosophical barn cat.

At its core, the short explores responsibility, forgiveness, and the messy ways families learn to understand each other. With energetic animation, tender character moments, and a soundtrack full of plucky acoustic strings, Ruby and the Groundhog stands as a quirky, heartfelt piece from Sanders’ early 2000s creative period.