In today’s increasingly disconnected world, we must pay attention to what we are ignoring, what we are not seeing — always with moderation, respect and tolerance,” said Yoshiaki Nishimura, the acclaimed producer of Studio Ponoc’s new feature, The Imaginary. “We must remember what we see is not everything to be seen; we must look for what we cannot see and try to see as others do. We need to reflect on the thoughts of others, their anger and sadness, using our human imagination to perceive what truly drives their choices. As wars and conflicts continue and even grow around the world, the need to reflect on the invisible thoughts of others is precisely why we drew the boy no one can see.”
Based on a 2014 juvenile novel by English poet and author A.F. Harrold, The Imaginary is the latest feature from Studio Ponoc, the Tokyo-based animation shop founded by Nishimura nine years ago and the producer behind such works as Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017) and Modest Heroes (2018). Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, the film centers on Rudger, a boy who is the imaginary companion of Amanda Shuffleup, an adolescent girl who lives with her widowed mother in a contemporary British city. Although no one can see the blond boy except Amanda, they share the exciting adventures that spring from her polychrome imagination. Their pleasant existence is threatened by the appearance of the sinister Mr. Bunting, the only adult who can see Rudger — and who wants to devour him.
By Max
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