![]() ![]() Driven into the larger world, she rescues an orphaned mortal infant, another victim of the Iorphs’ invaders, and adopts him as her child. ![]() Maquia (the voice of Manaka Iwami) is a near immortal, already centuries old but appearing to be a teenager, when her people, the peaceful Iorph, are attacked by a jealous king seeking the secret to their longevity. She’s written the script, too, of course, for this labor-of-love passion project, and here creates a beautifully realized fantasy world that echoes with the familiar - Tolkien and steampunk are major touchstones - while also carving out a fresh and uniquely lovely vision. Renowned and prolific Japanese anime TV writer Mari Okada makes a visually gorgeous and emotionally lush feature directorial debut with the enrapturing Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.
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