Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film’s U.S. Theatrical Dates Set

 

Last month GKIDS announced plans to bring Lonely Castle in the Mirror, the latest film from director Keiichi Hara (Miss Hokusai, Colorful), to theaters in North America this summer. Now we have concrete U.S. dates lining the adaptation of Mizuki Tsujimura’s beloved novel up for nationwide screenings in select theaters on June 21 and 22.

 

RELATED: Lonely Castle in the Mirror Anime Film Heads to North American Theaters

 

Produced by A-1 Pictures, Lonely Castle in the Mirror first had its international premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, followed by its U.S. premiere at the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Check out a previously-released trailer and visual below.

 

 

 

Synopsis:

 

Shy outcast Kokoro has been avoiding school for weeks when she discovers a portal in her bedroom mirror. She reaches through and finds herself transported to an enchanting castle where she is joined by six other students. When a girl in a wolf mask explains that they have been invited to play a game, the teens must work together to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them. However, anyone who breaks the rules will be eaten by a wolf. 

 

From acclaimed director Keiichi Hara (Colorful, Miss Hokusai) and based on the bestselling novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a heartfelt drama about the pains of growing up and the unlikely bonds that can bring people together. 

 

Source: Press release

 

 

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