Belle

A lush, emotional spectacle that blends virtual wonder with tender real-world healing, asking you to feel its songs and its sorrow.

Directed by

Mamoru Hosoda

Genres

Animation, Science fiction, Drama

Starring

Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani

Tagline

You are no longer alone.

Overview

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, uplifting and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, identity, trauma, healing

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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