Two Trams
A wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 12 about a mother tram, her mischievous son, and what he does when she grows old and goes missing.
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What is Two Trams about?
Two Trams is a wordless animated film for children aged 4 to 12 about a mother tram and her son, and about caring for our parents when they grow old.
The two trams live in an old town of brick houses and bare trees. The mother tram, number 2175, patiently teaches her mischievous son, number 350, everything a young tram needs to know. At first he is a small tram, bouncing along beside her and getting into mischief, while she watches over him.
As time passes, the son grows as big as his mother, and the two trams leave their station together and travel around the town, picking up passengers at the stops. But the mother tram is getting old. And one day she goes missing.
Can the son find his old mum and bring her home? He sets out through the dark, rainy streets at night to look for her.
The film is made with detailed models and warm, soft light, and it has no speech. It lasts about 10 minutes and suits older children as well as young ones.
The Qur'an calls on us to show respect and kindness to our parents, especially when they grow old, and this award-winning animation is a beautiful example of that teaching. It is a moving way to start talking with children about the care our parents give us, and the care we can give them in return.
What your child will learn
- Our parents look after us when we are small, and we should look after them when they grow old.
- The Qur'an tells us to be kind and respectful to our parents, especially in their old age.
- Teaching and learning both need patience, as the mother tram showed.
- Family members look out for each other.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Isra 17:23-24: Be good to your parents. If one or both of them reach old age with you, do not say a word of disrespect to them, but speak to them kindly, and pray, "My Lord, have mercy on them as they cared for me when I was small."
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the mother tram teach her son?
- How do you think the son felt when his mother went missing?
- How can you help your parents or grandparents?
- Why do older people sometimes need extra care?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Two Trams suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 12. It has no words, so young children can follow it, and older children will understand its message about caring for parents.
What does Two Trams teach children?
To respect and care for their parents, especially when they grow old, as the Qur'an teaches.
How long is Two Trams?
About 10 minutes.
