Pear Cider and Cigarettes is a 2016 Canadian animated short film written and directed by Robert Valley and produced by Cara Speller. The film and the graphic novel of the same name are based on a true story.
Hard-living Techno Stypes has been Robert's best friend since childhood, and over the years, Robert has been amazed by Techno's ability to self-sabotage. When Techno is hospitalized in China and needs a liver transplant, Robert goes on a wild ride to get him home to Vancouver.