based on novel or book,world war ii,pacifism,orphan,based on children's book,unlikely friendship,japanese soldier,shipwrecked,1940s,nagasaki,animated adaptation

Kensuke's Kingdom (2024)

Poster for Kensuke's Kingdom

A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.

Cast & Crew

Director
Kirk Hendry
  • Profile picture of Sally Hawkins
    Mum (voice) Sally Hawkins
  • Profile picture of Cillian Murphy
    Dad (voice) Cillian Murphy
  • Profile picture of Raffey Cassidy
    Becky (voice) Raffey Cassidy
  • Profile picture of Aaron MacGregor
    Michael (voice) Aaron MacGregor
  • Profile picture of Ken Watanabe
    Kensuke (voice) Ken Watanabe
  • Profile picture of Ken Ochiai
    Nagasaki Announcer (voice) Ken Ochiai
  • Profile picture of Cavin Cornwall
    Additional Voices Cavin Cornwall

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • world war ii
  • pacifism
  • orphan
  • based on children's book
  • unlikely friendship
  • japanese soldier
  • shipwrecked
  • 1940s
  • nagasaki
  • animated adaptation