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When Marnie Was There

PG Animation

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Also showing at Coorparoo, Newtown

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Anna believes she sits outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong, and shuts herself off from everyone around her.Concerned for her health, Anna’s foster mother decides to send her to rural Hokkaido to stay in a sleepy town by the sea. As she dreams her days away amongst the marshes, Anna finds herself strangely drawn to the enigmatic house which sits upon the edge there. This is where she meets Marnie, an energetic young girl who seems to appear from nowhere. The pair quickly becomes inseparable. One evening, Marnie makes a heartfelt request of Anna: “Promise me something - that we’ll remain a secret, forever.” Anna begins to wonder about her newfound friend and is compelled to investigate the truth about her. As she is drawn deeper into Marnie’s world, she begins to learn about family, friendship and kindness. A film of raw emotion, WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE is based on the beloved novel by Joan G. Robinson, and is the second feature from ARRIETTY director, Hiromasa Yonebayashi. It was the final film released by Studio Ghibli before all but shutting their doors indefinitely.

Running Time 1hr 43m
Rating PG | Parental Guidance
Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi

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