PG-1120

2017

Other

Square Foot is a minor character in the animated film Other. He is one of the many non-player characters (NPCs) that inhabit the titular virtual world. As his name suggests, Square Foot is a small, rectangular being, resembling a simplified, pixelated foot.

His role in the narrative is limited to background activity. He is typically seen wandering aimlessly alongside other NPCs, contributing to the bustling atmosphere of Other. He doesn't have any speaking lines or directly interact with the main characters.

Despite his insignificant presence, Square Foot serves as a visual representation of the artificiality and somewhat absurd nature of the Other world. He exemplifies the programmed routines and limited cognitive abilities of the non-playable inhabitants, highlighting the contrast between their existence and the growing self-awareness of the protagonist, Riley.

Therefore, Square Foot, though a minor character, contributes to the film's themes of artificial intelligence, free will, and the search for meaning in a digital landscape.