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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
01
Why this pick
Like When Marnie Was There, it uses a rural escape and delicate hand-drawn imagery to uncover a guarded young woman’s memories, with quiet observation taking precedence over plot spectacle.
02
Why this pick
Its exquisitely restrained animation and attention to small gestures make a tender story of friendship and distance feel as intimate and wistful as Anna and Marnie’s connection.
03
Why this pick
A beautifully observed move to the countryside becomes a reflective coming-of-age tale, combining seasonal natural beauty with a sensitive portrayal of solitude, family, and belonging.
04
Why this pick
Its near-wordless island setting and painterly minimalism create a similarly contemplative, dreamlike space where nature and memory carry the emotional weight.
05
Why this pick
This hand-drawn coastal fable pairs a child’s grief and isolation with folklore-infused mystery, offering the same hushed melancholy and healing atmosphere in a more mythic form.
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01 / THE STORY
Due to 12 y.o. Anna's asthma, she's sent to stay with relatives of her guardian in the Japanese countryside. She likes to be alone, sketching. She befriends Marnie. Who is the mysterious, blonde Marnie.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Anna Sasaki (voice)
Marnie (voice)
Yoriko Sasaki (voice)
Sayaka (voice)
Marnie's Father (voice)
Toichi (voice)
Hisako (voice)
Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice)
