by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this melodramatic comedy, a carnival puppeteer's wife dies in childbirth. His father-in-law decides to sue him for custody of the little girl because he believes carnival life with a single father will be harmful to her. However, the puppeteer takes the baby and runs.
characteristics
- Grieving Process
- Mourn
- Puppet [doll]
- Stepmother
- Grief
- Grandfather
- Carnival
- Custody-battle
- Daughter
