Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms poster

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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

2018 · Movie · 115 min
A

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84/100

Averaged across 10 ratings · 251.8K votes

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A young woman from a mythical, ageless race finds an orphaned human baby after her home is invaded. Choosing to raise the boy as her own, she experiences the profound joys and sorrows of motherhood. Her immortal lifespan forces her to watch her son grow and age while she remains unchanged, exploring the timeless bonds of love and the pain of separation.

Details

Director
Mari Okada
Writer
Mari Okada
Released
24 February 2018
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese, English
Runtime
115 min
Rated
PG-13
Box office
$4.3M
Awards
4 wins, 1 nomination

This title elsewhere

Manaka Iwami

Manaka Iwami

Maquia (voice)

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

Ariel (voice)

Yuuki Sakurai

Yuuki Sakurai

Ariel as a Child (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Leilia (voice)

Yuki Kaji

Yuki Kaji

Krim (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Lang (voice)

Rina Sato

Rina Sato

Mido (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Yoko Hikasa

Dita (voice)

Awards & nominations

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4 wins from 5 nominations across 5 ceremonies

12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2018 Best Animated Feature Film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Nominee
21st Shanghai International Film Festival 2018 Best Animation Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Winner
22nd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2018 BIFAN Children's Jury Award Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Winner
51st Sitges Catalonia International Fantastic Film Festival 2018 Fantastic Discovery Category Best Feature Film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Winner
5th Anime Trending Awards 2018 Anime Movie of the Year Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Winner

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