About Forky Asks a Question: What is a Friend?

Forky Asks a Question: What is a Friend? is an animated short film released in 2019, under the banner of Pixar Animation Studios. The movie is centered around Forky, a(n) delightful and confused character from Toy Story 4, who is on an enlightening journey to understand life, people, and various other things in the world around him. In this specific episode, Forky sets off on a quest to understand the real definition of 'friend'.

The movie kicks off as Forky starts questioning all the other toys about what a friend is. His cohorts provide different answers based on their own personal experiences, but Forky remains confused. Eventually, he stumbles into an old soft toy named Rib Tickles, who had been abandoned and forgotten. Through Rib Tickles, Forky gets a deeper insight into the true value of friendship - the bond of love, care, understanding, and sacrifice that one friend shares for another.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and released on Disney+. Mark Nielsen served as the executive producer. The imaginative and experimental storyline was penned down by Bob Peterson, who also played the director's role.

Actors

• Tony Hale as Forky: He perfectly nails the confused yet enthusiastic persona of Forky. His voice lends just the right amount of innocence and curiosity to the character.
• Aloma Wright as Rib Tickles: She did a commendable job of making the forgotten character of Rib Tickles bear a kindly and wise aura.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Forky Asks a Question: What is a Friend? is a part of the series "Forky Asks A Question". The series explores many basic and profound themes through Forky’s lens.
• Besides Tony Hale and Aloma Wright, John Ratzenberger (known voice in every Pixar film), and Bob Peterson also have voice cameos in this movie.

Awards

The short film did not win any awards. However, it was critically acclaimed for its innovation, creativity, and ambitious exploration of a profound theme.

Quotes

• "What is a friend? I don't know." - Forky
• "A friend is... a smile in your heart." - Rib Tickles

Music, Soundtrack

The music in the film was composed by Jake Monaco. He brilliantly shifts the score between lighthearted curious tunes to deeper more poignant ones, thereby creating a captivating auditory experience for the viewers.