Suffering from frequent asthma attacks, young Anna Sasaki is quiet, unsociable, and isolated from her peers, causing her foster parent endless worry. Upon recommendation by the doctor, Anna is sent to the countryside, in hope the cleaner air and more… relaxing lifestyle will improve her health and help clear her mind. Engaging in her passion for sketching, Anna spends her summer days living with her aunt and uncle in a small town near the sea. One day while wandering outside, Anna discovers an abandoned mansion known as the Marsh House. However, she soon finds that the residence isn't as vacant as it appears to be, running into a mysterious girl named Marnie.
I'd recommend it for its mystery and how her friendship with Marnie helps Anna understand a sadness that she never knew how to explain.
It's a good fit if you're looking for intimate drama, family and a soft and emotional film.
What sets it apart from other stories of mysterious friends is that the mansion mixes memory and present; finding out who Marnie is explains why Anna feels like an outsider in her own family.
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