Ruka is a young girl whose parents are separated and whose father works in an aquarium. When two boys, Umi and Sora, who were raised in the sea by dugongs, are brought to the aquarium, Ruka feels drawn to them and begins to realize that she has the same sort of supernatural connection to the ocean that they do. Umi and Sora's special power seems to be connected to strange events that have been occurring more and more frequently, such as the appearance of sea creatures far from their home territory and the disappearance of aquarium animals around the world. However, the exact nature of the boys' power and of the abnormal events is unknown, and Ruka gets drawn into investigating the mystery that surrounds her new friends.
Ruka is a young girl who feels out of place at home and at her aquatic science program. Her summer vacation takes an unexpected turn when she encounters two mysterious boys, Umi and Sora, who were raised by dugongs and can communicate with sea creatures. As their bond deepens, they are drawn into a series of unexplained oceanic events, including the mass appearance of sea creatures worldwide and unusual tidal phenomena.
Children of the Sea received a generally positive reception, praised for its stunning, fluid animation and unique, dreamlike visual style, often described as a "feast for the eyes." However, its abstract and often enigmatic narrative left some viewers and critics bewildered, with many finding the plot difficult to follow or interpret.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's gorgeous animation and unique artistic vision, finding it a captivating and beautiful experience. Some viewers noted that the story was unconventional and required a more open interpretation, but the overall sentiment was positive due to its artistic merit.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize. Awarded the 'Best Animation' prize at the 2020 Fantasia International Film Festival.
The film is based on a manga of the same name by Daisuke Igarashi, known for its artistic style and philosophical themes, which presented a significant challenge in adapting its unique visual language and narrative to animation.
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