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THE WHALE THAT FELL IN LOVE

WITH A SUBMARINE

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Animated Short Film

Format: Stop Motion with Puppetry 

Adapted from the book by Akiyuki Nosaka

Languages: English & Japanese

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The White Lotus Picture Company holds the Sole and Exclusive Rights to adapt

The Whale That Fell in Love with a Submarine.

SYNOPSIS

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A lonely sardine whale searches the oceans for a friend, falls in love with a Japanese military submarine and sacrifices himself for love…

Profound, heartbreaking and aglow with a piercing beauty, Akiyuki Nosaka’ story expresses the chaos and terror of conflict, yet also reveal how love can illuminate even the darkest moment.

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One can only be shaken by

these cruel and magnificent tales, which are also the most eloquent plea for peace imaginable’

L’Express

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