We Are Little Zombies

Four orphaned children, who have lost the ability to feel emotions, band together to form a rock band. They believe that by creating music, they can finally express the feelings they are unable to experience internally. Their journey takes them through a surreal and vibrant landscape as they grapple with their newfound fame and the emptiness they feel.

We Are Little Zombies received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its unique visual style, inventive storytelling, and blend of dark humor with poignant themes of grief and connection. The film was noted for its experimental approach and its ability to resonate with audiences through its unconventional narrative about processing loss.

• Visually inventive and stylistically bold.
• A poignant exploration of grief disguised as a quirky indie film.
• The unique narrative structure and energetic soundtrack are highlights.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's originality, vibrant visuals, and emotional resonance. Many found the story of the four friends forming a band to cope with loss to be touching and memorable, despite its unconventional approach.

World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Directing at the Sundance Film Festival 2020.

Director Makoto Nagahisa drew inspiration for the film's unique aesthetic and narrative from his own experiences and observations of how young people process emotions and information in the digital age.