Wish You Were Ear

In a world where, after each break-up, ex-partners must exchange a chosen body part, Wish You Were Ear explores the lasting impact of relationships. People not only lose a literal piece of themselves with each split, but also carry visible reminders of every past love. The protagonist, feeling fragmented and deformed, yearns for their original, whole form. Yet, when they unexpectedly see their former ear on someone else, it sparks a journey of self-acceptance, revealing that these parts are what truly shape their identity.

Mirjana Balogh is a Hungarian animation director and graphic designer, working across both fields. She recently graduated from MOME Anim, debuting her first animated short film, Wish You Were Ear.