When Marnie Was There

Year

2014

Duration

103 minutes

Genres

Animation

Language

Japanese (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

Anna, a shy and awkward 12-year-old, finds it difficult to fit in, and when her anxiety-related asthma becomes more serious her foster mother sends her away to recover with relatives in the country. Initially unsure of herself but encouraged by her aunt and uncle, Anna befriends a mute boatman who lets her borrow his rowboat to explore her new surroundings. Drawn to a mysterious abandoned mansion on the other side of the marsh, Anna meets a spirited girl her own age called Marnie, and a deep friendship develops that Marnie makes her promise to keep secret.

Director/s

Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Cast (in alphabetical order)

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Classification

Very mild threat, scenes of emotional distress.

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When Marnie Was There

Film Details

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Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Additional details

Classification

Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following theme

Resources To Use With This Film

Let's Play Strand Secondary

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