Comet in Moominland- Snufkin Cries for the Sea

It was requested on tumblr that I uploaded this to youtube haha! A touching moment from Tove Jansson's book "Comet in Moominland".

"he cried as if his heart would break"

(There's no sound in this video, don't worry)

Made something for my favorite moment in Comet In Moominland! At this point in the story the group has already faced all kinds of crazy, progressively more life threatening situations as they try to reach home before the Comet hits the earth, and throughout it all Snufkin has remained the most calm, carefree, and rational. He’s usually responsible for the quick thinking to get them out of each situation and also for keeping everyone’s spirits up with his wacky stories!!

But then they reach where the sea should have been only to find that it’s been dried up completely. Seeing the ocean just gone after everything turns out to be Snufkin’s breaking point. He loves the sea and everything it represents to him (freedom, adventure, peace, wonder, basically his life philosophy personified). and while he was able to weather everything else the Comet threw at them, he can’t seem to bare this. He surprises everyone when he bursts into tears.

The group’s moral support character/field guide falling apart super highlights exactly how dire the situation/threat of the Comet has become, and how not one soul will be left unaffected by its impact. I love Tove Jansson, and her books are truly beautiful!

The image at the end is an excerpt from the book and reads:

"The Snork took out his exercise book, and added something to the list headed: ‘Risks
encountered during Approach of Comet,’ but Snufkin sat down with his head in his hands
and wailed: ‘Oh, dear, oh, dear, the beautiful sea quite gone. No more sailing, no more swimming, no more fishing. No great storms, no transparent ice and no gleaming black water reflecting the stars. Finished, lost, gone!’
And he put his head on his knees and cried as if his heart would break.
‘But Snuff,’ said Moomintroll reproachfully, ‘you have always been so happy-go-lucky. It’s
dreadful to see you despairing like this.’
‘I know,’ said Snufkin. ‘But I’ve always loved the sea more than anything else. This is so
sad.’ "

[lmaowhat]

In the book moomintroll was like "well, if snufkin’s given up we’re pretty much done"

[MVangelmx]

wow this hurt, I never liked seeing the strong willed character break like this. It's so sad because Snufkin is always the one they rely on, the wise one, the one who always keeps his cool in tough situations, the one with the solution for everything, he's their defacto leader and seeing that person break just makes you feel hopeless.

[kbirby]

I really wish this scene was in the movie instead of the usual one, this one makes you feel like snufkin actually does have feelings and isn't always cool or knows what to do

[finley]

People tend to forget that snufkin is also a kid. Seeing someone strong like Snufkin break down so easily really tears you up. Snufkin is a wonderful person who many people look up to. It also mentioned that he loved the sea more than anything. I just wanna comfort him hhh 💕💕💕

[sparklinpopcorn]

Snufkin once again being a whole ass mood.

And can we just appreciate that Moomin calls him 'Snuff' sometimes. It's so adorable and precious.

[rebeccadahlkokkegard]

"But I've always loved the sea more than anything else. This is so sad" 

a.. aLE

[asdfghjkl-hvvd]

your art is so beautiful but this hurts my heart so much, Snufkin is such a gentle creature.

[urboi]

Oh lord the raw emotion with no sound... I can’t

[MT-kxff]

Give this sweet friend his ocean back.

[GandyDaGei]

*Now i'm mad at the sea for MAKING MY BABY SNUFBOI CRY HOW DARE YOU*

[citruscla]

"ive always loved the sea more than anithing else. This is so sad"



*UHM EXCUSE ME SNUFFKIN. YOU KNOW WHAT'S SADDER???? SEEING YOU CRY WHILE UR ON YOUR KNEES AND SOBBING SO MUCH. YOU LITTLE ANGEL YOU BETTER CHEER UP*

[iamvmotherflipperzzzp]

I will PERSONALLY bring back the entire ocean just for this boy
No but seriously I am at loss for words how can this be so good
Edit:Jesus I have never gotten so many likes in anything

[nadinnnaaahhh]

Seeing such raw emotions from a strong, independent character like Snufkin really opens up a whole new view on how we see him. But this is not a bad thing, I’m actually glad we get to see Snufkin show multiple emotions outside of his usual personality.

[ladypipflemmbini]

After witnessing this, I cannot explain to you all how much I want a comet arc in Moominvalley (2019)

[rosekapali]

TIME TO BRING BACK THE SEA AND THE WHOLE OCEAN

[mullisaukko]

Moomintroll calls him "Snuff"? I love that!

[SavoxYT]

"Oh my poor sea that I was so fond of! I'll never go swimming again, never go sailing again and probably never go fishing again!"

[izanblancoqureshy]

WHY couldn't this be in the 2019 version UGHHH

[bloodfueled]

My skin is clear my crops are flourishing I LOVE these

[Astrolionking]

Give Snufkin the ENTIRE OCEAN NOW I STG