Paper Bum
A stray dog survives in a cruel world of humans and animals. There are two ways: to become a wolf or to give humanity a chance. Paper Bum is a dark adventure that looks like the drawings of a sad child.
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A shaggy lonely dog goes on a journey. Along the way, he tries to decide what his way is: a wild animal’s or a pet’s one. Despite the cruelty of this world, the dog is still able to dream vividly.
Paper Bum is a dark and atmospheric adventure in a drawn world with difficult moral choices and a stringy soundtrack.
Help the dog to survive in a world where he’s not welcome. Lead the dog through the realm of vivid dreams. Make a difficult moral choice: do people deserve forgiveness? Immerse yourself in the dog’s world of associations and smells