Fur Cut

September 11, 2001 TV Episode Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

Studio: CINAR Animation, Sesame Workshop, CinéGroupe Canada

Synopsis

Sagwa is embarrassed by her new haircut, and she makes up a tall tale to explain the new look. She learns the difference between telling stories and making up lies.

Characters

Sagwa, Fu-Fu, Sheegwa, Dongwa, Mama Miao, Baba Miao, Yeh-Yeh, Nai-Nai, Tai-Tai The Three Sisters, Foolish Magistrate, Cook, Reader

Credits

Directing

Director: Joseph Jacques

Writing

Writer: Amy Tan (Original Children's Book, "Sagwa.")
Created by: Amy Tan

Voices

Voice: Holly Gauthier-Frankel (Sagwa), Rick Jones (Fu-Fu), Jesse Vinet (Sheegwa), Oliver Grainger (Dongwa), Ellen David (Mama Miao), Arthur Holden (Baba Miao), Neil Shee (Yeh-Yeh), Sonja Ball (Nai-Nai), Khaira Ledeyo (Tai-Tai), Hiro Kanagawa (Magistrate), Raugi Yu (Cook), Russell Yuen (Reader)

Production notes

Tip: Fold paper together to make a little book. On one half, work together to tell Sagwa's tale. On the other side, tell the true story of what happened.