pärijale

Pärijale is a fictional character from the Estonian animated short film of the same name, released in 2014. The film, directed by Eva G. Arana and produced by Nukufilm, tells the story of a young girl who inherits a mysterious object from her grandmother. The name "Pärijale" itself translates from Estonian to "to the heir" or "for the heir," directly referencing the protagonist's role.

The short film explores themes of legacy, memory, and the passage of time. The titular character, Pärijale, is depicted as a curious and imaginative child who grapples with the unknown object she receives. The narrative unfolds through visual storytelling, with minimal dialogue, allowing the audience to interpret the significance of the inheritance and its impact on the girl. The character's journey is one of discovery, as she gradually uncovers the secrets associated with the inherited item and its connection to her family history. The animation style is characteristic of Nukufilm's known for its stop-motion techniques, lending a tactile and dreamlike quality to the film and the character's experience. Pärijale represents a universal childhood experience of encountering the past through inherited objects and stories.