Jellyfish Eyes

Comedy, Fantasy · 2013Not Rated

The directorial debut from acclaimed artist Takashi Murakami, Jellyfish Eyes brings its creator’s endless imagination to the screen in a tale of family, friendship, and loyalty set in a world of fantasy that only Murakami could conjure. Having moved to the country with his mother following the death of his father, young Masashi (Takuto Sueoka) immediately makes a most unlikely friend: a flying, jellyfish-like sprite that he nicknames Kurage-bo. Taking Kurage-bo under his wing and into the classroom, Masashi soon discovers that his schoolmates have similar friends - and that they, their creators, and the town itself are not all they seem to be. Pointedly set in a post-Fukushima world, Murakami’s film carries a message of cooperation and hope while boasting unforgettable creature designs and handmade special effects nearly a decade in the making. A touching triumph of creativity and wonder, Jellyfish Eyes is a must-see for film lovers of all ages.

Starring

Yasutaka Nagano, Himeka Asami, Masataka Kubota, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Asuka Kurosawa, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Takumi Saitoh, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Masashi Yamaguchi, Shota Sometani

Director

Takashi Murakami