A delightful and poignant gem from recently graduated UK animation student Tom Long. With over 1 million views on Youtube, other people clearly thought so as well.

Take the three minutes to be thoroughly charmed; his examiners clearly were, as the film earnt him a first class honours degree from Southampton Solent University.

An old monk finds his daily practice interrupted by an unexpected visitor. He is then led on a journey to discover the meaning of companionship and tolerance.

The Misguided Monk from Tom Long on Vimeo.