I just watched Studio Ghibli’s animated film “When Marnie Was There”. It was a very touching movie. I never thought I’d cry in the end with this one, but I did.
I’ve been a fan of Studio Ghibli’s films. The most recent one that I’ve watched was “The Wind Rises”. I liked its very detailed and realistic illustrations that allowed me to immerse myself in another world. Ghibli’s films are truly works of art. In addition to the technical expertise, this movie also has a lot of heart.
“When Marnie Was There” seems like a simple story, but it has transported me to another time and place. It has allowed me to explore again and to discover something new. It has also allowed me to meet mysterious characters I could relate to.
What I loved about the story was the friendship between the two girls. Anna and Marnie didn’t seem to have many things in common at first, but as the story progresses, one learns how these two are bound by something deeper. They are connected in a profound and mysterious way that excites not only curiosity but deep reflection. It enables the one watching to think about one’s own life and how our lives can have a tremendous impact upon other people.
Anna didn’t know what adventure awaited her when she first had to spend summer in a remote rural town. All she needed was some fresh air to aid her healing from asthma. But what she has found later on was healing on another level, that kind of healing that would take away that painful sadness she has always had within her heart.
All these things started when Anna saw a blonde and beautiful girl in a lonely mansion. Suddenly, Anna is no longer alone. She has found someone she could talk to and do fun things with. She has found a friend that she could meet whenever she feels bored or misunderstood by the world. As these two girls continued to meet in secret, they have found safety in each other’s company and shared things they couldn’t share with anyone else.
If you feel bored right now or even trapped, you may wish to watch this one. Somehow, it has helped me feel like visiting a friend’s home again. It has helped me envision beautiful sceneries I’ve been missing for a long time. Most of all, it has made me realize that everyone’s on a journey to healing and hope.