Napping Princess

Napping Princess

2017 · 111 min · JA · 6.7 (134 votes)
Dir. Kenji Kamiyama · Starring Mitsuki Takahata, Yosuke Eguchi, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Rie Kugimiya, Tomoya Maeno, Wataru Takagi · Music Yoko Shimomura

“There's a reason why I can see in dreams”

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Japan, 2020, a few days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Although she should be studying for her final exams, Kokone, a schoolgirl who lives in a small town with her widowed father, a mysterious and talented mechanic, falls asleep often, anywhere, anytime, entering, over and over, a dream-world where a squad of fantastic motorized contraptions fights against magic, a world close to reality where she will find out the keys of her true past.

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A visually inventive journey through the subconscious, blending fantastical dreamscapes with grounded family drama. It's a gentle, imaginative ride that explores the blurred lines between reality and the inner world, perfect for a quiet escape.

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