The film portrays huge themes of family history, the great passage of time, and the cycle of life.
When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning "future"), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun's entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai... until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future — including his sister Mirai, as a teenager.
Together, Kun and teenage Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family's incredible story. But why did Mirai come from the future?
Director / Screenplay / Original Story | Mamoru Hosoda |
Animation Directors | Hiroyuki Aoyama, Ayako Hata |
Art Directors | Takashi Omori, Yohei Takamatsu |
CG Director | Ryo Horibe |
Color Coordinator | Osamu Mikasa |
2019 | Academy Awards Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film |
2019 | Annie Awards Best Independent Feature Animation |
2019 | Golden Globe Awards Nominee |
2018 | Cannes Official Selection, Directors' Fortnight |
2018 | San Sebastian International Film Festival |
2018 | Sitges Film Festival |