Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father is the protagonist of this powerful, timebending animated adventure. After failing in her mission and finding herself fatally injured in a surreal world, she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free from bitterness and rage.
When confronted once more by her father’s killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?
Director / Screenplay / Original Story | Mamoru Hosoda |
Producer | Yuichiro Saito, Toshimi Tanio, Nozomu Takahashi |
2025 | Venice International Film Festival, Out of Competition |
2025 | Toronto International Film Festival, Special Presentation |
2025 | New York International Film Festival, Spotlight Selection |
2025 | Animation is Film, In Competition |