As for nothing being resolved, I feel like the main character did work through his grief and trauma surrounding the death of his mother, which imo was the central conflict.

That said: You don’t have any obligation to like anything. If it didn’t hit for you, that’s 100% okay. You aren’t “fake” or “wrong” if it didn’t vibe with you.

Of all Ghibli movies, imo this one is most similar to Spirited Away. Hard to say for certain if you’ll like it, but I definitely think it’s worth a watch.

It’s tough to give a reason other than “vibes,” but it made me feel a broad range of emotions throughout the film, had beautiful scenery/animation, and had fun and quirky characters. Plus, this one felt much more “adult” than most Ghibli movies, which surprised me in a good way.

People are saying the plot is jank, but I’ve never gone into a Ghibli movie for the plot. It’s more of an emotional experience to me.

To offer a dissenting opinion: As a Ghibli fan, this might honestly be my new second favorite Ghibli movie.

What’s this – a movie?

Well deserved. Both are incredible movies.

I don’t see showtimes listed on that website. Do we know when they’ll be posted?