A young boy becomes stranded on a desert island in this heartwarming celebration of nature, humanity and working together, which has never felt more relevant.

When Michael is shipwrecked, he learns that this remote world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty. He soon discovers he's not alone when he encounters an old Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War II. As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise.

Gripping and beautiful hand-drawn animation, based on the much-loved, best-selling children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted for screen by writer and children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The outstanding voice cast includes Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe, Raffey Cassidy and Aaron MacGregor.

Reviews:

"Spielbergian" The Guardian

"Rapturous" Sight and Sound

"A timeless castaway fantasy" Deadline

"An utterly gorgeous film" For Reel

"Builds in emotional power" Screen International

"Thrills, charms and leaves your heart soaring" Skwigly

"Beautiful animation ... don't miss this aesthetically-pleasing gem" Closer

★★★★★ "Outstanding ... an instant classic" Film Review

★★★★★ "Will be treasured for years by young and old alike" Irish Independent

★★★★ "Beguiling ... beautiful" The Times

★★★★ "Thoughtful, tender and beguiling ... gently magical British animation" The Telegraph

★★★★ "Moving coming-of-age fable that offers a hopeful harmony between nature, art and family" Evening Standard

★★★★ "Heartfelt ... strong environmentalist ethos ... explore[s] the value of all animal life" Little White Lies

★★★★ "Delightful ... touches lightly on environmental themes, loss and history" The Irish Times

★★★★ "Beautifully realised family film" The Scotsman

★★★★ "Evokes heartfelt childlike wonder." Loud and Clear

★★★★ "A hidden gem" The Upcoming

★★★★ Total Film