Hong Kong, May 28 -- As a part ofPixar's SparkShorts series, 'Out', now streaming onDisney+, is the studio's first film with a gay character in the lead role.

The 9-minute story revolves around the life of a young closeted man, Greg, who is moving to another town. As his boyfriend, Manuel, helps him pack, Greg's parents show up, unleashing a cornucopia of emotions. One can only assume what happens next, but the story quickly takes a 'Freaky Friday' turn. Greg swaps bodies with his dog, which eventually helps him come 'out' in front of his parents.

Pixar's SparkShorts series is ''designed to discover new storytellers, explore new storytelling techniques, and experiment with new production workflows''. Like all the other Pixar films, thes...