

She is rather closed off, rarely shows emotions, and is suspected to be depressed. Anna, the lead protagonist, has no friends, suffers from asthma attacks, and has a talent for sketching. The story for When Marnie Was There is based on the novel of the same name by Joan G. few details from the synopsis - don't worry nothing spoilerish). Hopefully, without any kind of spoiler (but, I will correct a Since there hasn't been a review until now, and the soundtrack has been looping on my headphones for nearly a month, I believe it is time for me to step up and write the first (and my first) review on MyAnimeList. I've had the pleasure of being able to attend the first screening outside of Japan in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on the 31st of January 2015.

Omoide no Marnie tells the touching story of a young girl's journey through self-discovery and friendship, and the summer that she will remember for the rest of her life.Īh, When Marnie Was There, or Omoide no Marnie, was an absolutely beautiful movie that hopefully will not be the last one produced by the famous Studio Ghibli. But it seems there is more to the strange girl than meets the eye-as her time in the town nears its end, Anna begins to discover the truth behind the walls of the Marsh House.


Marnie's bubbly demeanor slowly begins to draw Anna out of her shell as she returns night after night to meet with her new friend. However, she soon finds that the residence isn't as vacant as it appears to be, running into a mysterious girl named Marnie. One day while wandering outside, Anna discovers an abandoned mansion known as the Marsh House. Engaging in her passion for sketching, Anna spends her summer days living with her aunt and uncle in a small town near the sea. Upon recommendation by the doctor, Anna is sent to the countryside, in hope that the cleaner air and more relaxing lifestyle will improve her health and help clear her mind. Suffering from frequent asthma attacks, young Anna Sasaki is quiet, unsociable, and isolated from her peers, causing her foster parent endless worry.
