When Marnie Was There
PGUnited States rating20141h 43mAnimation, Drama, Family
A young girl with a serious illness travels to the countryside to spend her summer. While there, she discovers a mysterious mansion and forms a deep connection with a girl who lives there. The story explores themes of identity and the bonds that connect us across time.
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A young girl with a serious illness travels to the countryside to spend her summer. While there, she discovers a mysterious mansion and forms a deep connection with a girl who lives there. The story explores themes of identity and the bonds that connect us across time.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long lingering shots and a slow contemplative atmosphere typical of artistic anime. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA girl becomes trapped by the tide in a marsh.
- Approx.SomeA girl faces her fear of a dark silo.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the two girls help each other feel less alone?
- 2Why do you think the girl in the mansion felt so connected to the girl from the city?
- 3How did the story help the main character understand her own family history?
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