What are the key story phases in Welcome?

The story of Welcome progresses through these phases: The Unlikely Carpool, The River Standoff, The Gunfire Escape, The Shedding & Departure.

How does Welcome end?

In the final act ("The Shedding & Departure"): The moose realizes it is time to shed his antlers, which detach completely and separate him from the animals. The passengers watch in shock as the moose walks away, ending the strange alliance.

Welcome (1986) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Welcome
Genre: animation, comedy
Released: 1986
Rating: 6.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A moose's journey from generous host to reluctant passenger carrier, culminating in a natural separation.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Unlikely Carpool

The River Standoff

The Gunfire Escape

The Shedding & Departure

A friendly moose lets an insect hitch a ride on his antlers. But the moose is soon taken advantage of, as more and more forest creatures (including a bear!) take up residence in his antlers. How can the moose get rid of these unwanted guests? Based on a Dr. Seuss story.

Directed by

Alexey Karaev

Key Cast

Anatoliy Barantsev — Beetle (voice)
Yuri Volyntsev — Elk (voice)
Lyudmila Gnilova — Squirrel (voice)
Evgeni Leonov — Bear (voice)
Klara Rumyanova — Magpie (voice)

Rating: 6.2/10 (10 votes)