Belle

Belle

2021 · 121 min · JA · PG · 7.6 (925 votes)
Dir. Mamoru Hosoda · Starring Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani, Tina Tamashiro, Lilas Ikuta, Ryoko Moriyama · Music Taisei Iwasaki

“You are no longer alone.”

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Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

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Dive into a breathtaking digital wonderland where raw emotion meets dazzling spectacle. This film offers an uplifting journey of self-discovery, blending heartfelt introspection with vibrant, imaginative visuals and a powerful musical core. It feels like a grand, modern fairy tale, both intimate and expansive.

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