Walk with Me
Walk with Me

Movie spotlight

Walk with Me

2017
Movie
94 min
English

Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Walk With Me is a cinematic journey into the world of a monastic community who practice the art of mindfulness with Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users90%
Director: Masaaki YuasaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music

Plot Summary

The film follows the story of a young woman who falls into the magical world of "O-daimyou-sama", a fantasy realm where she must fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she encounters a variety of eccentric characters and learns about herself and the world around her. As she navigates this new reality, she finds unexpected friendships and confronts challenges that test her courage and resolve.

Critical Reception

Walk with Me received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique animation style and imaginative storytelling. While some found the narrative occasionally convoluted, most appreciated its bold artistic vision and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning and distinctive animation.

  • Applauded for its imaginative and surreal world-building.

  • Noted for its heartfelt emotional core despite occasional narrative complexity.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Walk with Me,' highlighting its beautiful and unusual animation, and the film's ability to create a captivating and dreamlike atmosphere. Many found the story engaging and the characters memorable, though a few felt the plot could be somewhat hard to follow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2018 Annie Awards. Won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Masaaki Yuasa famously developed his unique animation style through a series of experimental short films and his work on the cult classic TV series 'Kaiba'.

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