Big Fish & Begonia

PG-13United States rating20161h 41mAnimation, Adventure, Fantasy
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A young girl from a magical realm travels to the human world and finds herself in a complicated situation after a boy helps her. She must then care for a small dolphin that holds the boy's soul while navigating the challenges of her own magical world. It is a story about the choices we make for the people we care about.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long cinematic shots and a contemplative atmosphere typical of high-quality anime. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA girl is caught in a fishing net during a storm and a boy is in danger.
  • Approx.SomeA character is bitten by a two-headed snake.
  • Approx.ScaryA rat matron summons a swarm of rats to capture the characters.
  • Approx.ScaryThe world faces a flood as holes open in the sky.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is consumed by magical fire during a final ritual.

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  1. 1Why did the characters choose to make such big sacrifices for their friends?
  2. 2How did the characters show bravery when they were facing something scary?
  3. 3What did you think about the different worlds the characters lived in?

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