Plot: Soldiers are raiding villages and are killing their inhabitants. There is a dangerous and highly contagious plague ravaging the countryside, all infected people are to be terminated. A young girl vast asleep barely escapes this murderous raid. One of the soldiers sees the danger, but before he can get to the girl he is apprehended by a dark figure. The monstrous man saves the young girl, but he is scared to infect her. He decides to take her along anyway, as she has no chance of survival in the wild. The tw
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June 10, 2022
A stunning indie animation that is reminiscent of Studio 4°C's Comedy and Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg. Based on a manga, director Kubo sculpts a magical realm that slowly reveals its secrets. The animation is a little limited, but the art style is magnificent, and the score is entrancing. The characters are both mysterious and loveable, their relationship both simple and complex. After a somewhat slower start, the film really comes into its own during the second half, building up towards a beautiful finale. I really loved this one.