Overview
- Now playing in theaters nationwide, the film has earned praise for its tender perspective and evocative visuals.
- The story follows a Belgian toddler in 1960s Japan as she encounters wonder, loss, and cultural belonging through a bond with her nanny, Nishio.
- Reviewers highlight the impressionistic hand‑drawn aesthetic—flat hues, soft lines, and standout rain and beach imagery—as a defining asset.
- Co-directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han make their feature debut, citing influences from Japonisme, Studio Ghibli, and live‑action framing.
- Loïse Charpentier voices Amélie, with a lush score by Mari Fukuhara that some critics find occasionally overpowering, in a concise 77–78 minute Cannes‑premiered adaptation.