Art style: Pixar-like 3D animation, warm expressive characters, rich volumetric lighting, cinematic depth.
0:00-0:02 exactly three villagers push open their shutters with creaking hinges and step out. 0:02 hard cut, medium: Alexei at the well drops his shoulders and exhales slowly, then turns toward the forest. Everyone on screen is an adult.
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FINAL STYLE...
