Drifting Home

Kosuke and Natsuki, who are inseparable childhood friends, are about to enter junior high school. One day, they visit the apartment building where they used to live, which is set to be demolished. While there, they get caught up in a mysterious phenomenon and find themselves adrift in the open sea. A group of their classmates are also swept away, and they must work together to find their way back home.

Drifting Home received a mixed to positive reception, with praise directed towards its stunning visuals and emotional depth, while some critics pointed out pacing issues and a convoluted plot.

• Praised for its breathtaking animation and imaginative premise.
• Appreciated for its exploration of themes like friendship, loss, and growing up.
• Some viewers found the plot to be overly ambitious and occasionally hard to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Drifting Home', highlighting its beautiful animation and touching story about friendship. Some mentioned that the narrative could be a bit confusing at times, but overall, the positive sentiment outweighed the criticisms.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prizes. Selected for competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

The film's director, Hiroyasu Ishida, previously directed the acclaimed short film 'Rain Town'.