One of the saddest scenes in Life of Pi is when the tiger, Richard Parker, has lost all his strength, is malnourished and looks to be on the brink of death. As the boat drifts through the ocean, Pi can do nothing but watch as the tiger fades away. Even if you’re not an animal lover, it’s a hard scene to watch. But, when you see the behind-the-scenes photos, it’s hard not to feel a little silly about feeling anything. Richard Parker, this big beautiful tiger, is nothing more than a blue stuffed animal… thing. But again, like many of the photos on this list, it gives you a new appreciation for the acting abilities of Suraj Sharma (Pi) because he’s able to create and portray a deep connection with the animal to the audience, when he’s actually just holding onto a stuffed animal. It’s both disillusioning and impressive at the same time.