Kensuke's Kingdom

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Kensuke's Kingdom
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Kensuke's Kingdom

Event Date

Thu 14 Nov 2024

Event Time

10:00 - 11:35

Location

Cineworld York, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Ave, York, Yorkshire, YO32 9AF, England

PG

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

7–14

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Biology
  • English
  • Geography
  • Literacy
  • Media Literacy
  • Physical Geography
  • Science

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11-year-old Michael is sailing around the Pacific Ocean with his family: mum, dad, and his sister Becky. Unbeknownst to them, he has also smuggles the family dog, Stella, on board. Michael is so preoccupied about the dog's wellbeing that he forgets to think about his own, and during a violent storm they are thrown overboard and separated from the rest of the family. They wake on the beach of a remote island, shipwrecked and stranded. However Michael and Stella soon discover that they're not alone after encountering Kensuke, a Japanese man who has been living there for many years in the aftermath of World War II. Kensuke looks after them, helping them to survive, and also introduces Michael to his own delicate eco-system which is being threatened by outsiders. Kensuke's Kingdom is based on the beloved children's novel from Michael Morpurgo, featuring themes around the natural world and friendship.

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Film title

Kensuke's Kingdom


Synopsis

11-year-old Michael is sailing around the Pacific Ocean with his family: mum, dad, and his sister Becky. Unbeknownst to them, he has also smuggles the family dog, Stella, on board. Michael is so preoccupied about the dog’s wellbeing that he forgets to think about his own, and during a violent storm they are thrown overboard and separated from the rest of the family. They wake on the beach of a remote island, shipwrecked and stranded. However Michael and Stella soon discover that they’re not alone after encountering Kensuke, a Japanese man who has been living there for many years in the aftermath of World War II. Kensuke looks after them, helping them to survive, and also introduces Michael to his own delicate eco-system which is being threatened by outsiders. Kensuke’s Kingdom is based on the beloved children’s novel from Michael Morpurgo, featuring themes around the natural world and friendship.

mild threat, upsetting scenes, violence, injury detail, language

Director/s

Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry

Year

2023

Country of Production

United Kingdom / France / Luxembourg

Genres

  • Action and Adventure
  • Animation
  • Family

Language

English

Duration

84 minutes

Venue name

Cineworld York

Address

York Community Stadium, Kathryn Ave,
York,
Yorkshire,
YO32 9AF

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