Violet Evergarden: The Movie

PGUnited States rating20202h 20mAnimation, Drama, Fantasy
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PG US
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Violet is a woman who works as a letter writer for people who have trouble expressing their feelings. As she navigates a world changing after a long war, she travels to a remote island to find a former friend. The story explores the power of words and the importance of connecting with others through letters.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long lingering shots and a slow emotional build with very little rapid movement. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA young boy is shown in a hospital with a terminal illness.
  • Approx.SomeA character is shown with a missing eye and arm due to past injuries.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think it is sometimes hard for people to say how they feel out loud?
  2. 2How did the letters help the characters express their feelings to each other?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the characters showed their bravery in difficult times?

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