Children Who Chase Lost Voices

• Animation
• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Family

Asuna, haunted by her father’s absence and drawn to the enigmatic signals of a crystal radio, doesn’t simply stumble into an adventure – she’s actively *called* to a hidden world, Agartha, by a fleeting encounter with a stoic, yet vulnerable boy. This isn’t a typical rescue mission, but an exploration of grief and acceptance set against a beautifully realized, melancholic landscape populated by fading spirits and ancient, decaying civilizations. The film delicately contrasts the childlike curiosity driving Asuna with the weariness of those who have already lived and lost in Agartha, probing the complex relationship between mortality and remembrance. Rather than focusing on fantastical battles, the narrative prioritizes the quiet emotional weight of connection and the delicate beauty found within inevitable loss, creating a deeply contemplative experience that resonates long after the final notes fade.