Voice of Waves
Voice of Waves

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Voice of Waves

2002
Movie
85 min
Mandarin

Man-Li always lives in the normal track as everybody considers. After graduating from school to society, she keeps each job with caution and fear. Unless she finds a new job, she won’t quit the current one easily. This time is quite different. She resigned and had no idea what to do next. She just thought to make a change of her lifestyle. However, what will it look like? She doesn’t know either. Her boyfriend proposed the thought of getting married. She doesn’t feel like working but it doesn’t necessarily mean that she has to choose marriage. All of this is because of the space she longs for. On the contrary, she doesn’t know what to do. Only she can do is in a daze!Waves kept patting the seashore of the night dream……a feeling was gradually brewed, swelled, unlimitedly developed and grew in strength! What does the voice of waves in the dream draw on earth?

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Masahiko TsuchidaGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a world where humanity is separated from the spirits of the ocean, a young girl named Ai discovers a mysterious conch shell. This shell allows her to hear the voices of the sea spirits, who are suffering due to human pollution. Ai embarks on a journey to bridge the gap between humans and the spirits, hoping to save the ocean.

Critical Reception

Voice of Waves was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its stunning animation and heartfelt environmental message. It resonated with family audiences for its imaginative storytelling and its positive themes of hope and interspecies understanding.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its beautiful and fluid animation that brings the underwater world to life.

  • Appreciated for its gentle yet powerful environmental message about protecting marine life.

  • Commended for its touching story of a young girl's courage and connection with nature.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's artistic merit and its educational value for children regarding environmental conservation. Many appreciated its calming atmosphere and its ability to inspire empathy.

Fun Fact

The film's animation style was heavily influenced by traditional Japanese watercolor painting, aiming to capture the ethereal beauty of the ocean.

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