Chilly and Milly

An animated documentary about a devoted caretaker, her chronically ill husband, and the power of undying love. 11 years after filming a documentary about his family, William returns home to revisit scenes from his film with his parents, Chilly and Milly. Chilly, William’s father, is a diabetic with kidney failure, whose illness detrimentally affects his and his family’s lives. Milly, William’s mother, is the matriarchal caretaker of the family. Milly‘s sole purpose in life is taking care of her loved ones. As William, Chilly, and Milly rewatch the documentary, the family reflects on their lives. Chilly and Milly discuss their life together, including their early lives in Coney Island, their move to North Carolina, and their successes and setbacks in life. Milly discusses her past surgeries,her job as a caretaker to her family and recalls a traumatic event where she could not help Chilly. Chilly recounts his near death experience, where he found a new will to live. Milly and William try to help him through a diabetic emergency, and together they watch the gradual deterioration of Chilly’s health. Chilly passes during the pandemic, William and Milly must come to terms with their loss. Milly is tasked with finding a new purpose in life.