A young girl, from a civilization that resides in deep underground tunnels, finds herself trapped in an inverted world and teams up with a resident to escape and return home.
In a world where gravity is inverted, a young girl named Patema lives in an underground society. She dreams of exploring the world above, which is forbidden by elders who fear the 'inverted' people. When she accidentally falls into a chasm, she finds herself in the 'normal' world, where gravity pulls people towards the sky. There, she meets Age, a boy from the surface, and they form an unlikely friendship as they try to understand each other's worlds and uncover the truth behind their inverted existences.
Patema Inverted was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its unique premise, stunning animation, and imaginative world-building. While some found the plot slightly convoluted at times, the film's visual artistry and emotional core were widely praised.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's originality and its beautiful animation. Many found the story compelling and the relationship between the two main characters heartwarming, though some felt the plot could be a bit confusing.
The concept of inverted gravity was inspired by director Yasuhiro Yoshiura's childhood fascination with the feeling of falling and the fear of heights.
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