It looks like Wreck-It Ralph 2 won’t be the only major animation project released on November 21. Universal Pictures is counter-programming with the true-life-inspired drama Welcome To Marwen, which features an intriguing mix of live action and animation.

A trailer for the film was released this week:

The film is directed by Robert Zemeckis, whose cg projects like A Christmas Carol, Beowulf, and The Polar Express have often been accused of slipping into the uncanny valley. This might be the first instance where, even if that effect does occur, it would be perfectly appropriate to the story.