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The Imaginary

The Imaginary

2023 · 108 min · JA · PG · 7.6 (98 votes)
Dir. Yoshiyuki Momose · Starring Kokoro Terada, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Riisa Naka, Takayuki Yamada, Atsuko Takahata · Music Kenji Tamai

“A boy no one can see, and the Imaginaries.”

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Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.

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This film offers a tender, visually enchanting journey through the power of imagination and the bittersweet nature of cherished bonds. It feels like a beautifully animated fable, blending whimsical adventure with a deeply moving exploration of friendship and the passage of time, evoking both wonder and a gentle ache.

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