
The Case of Hana & Alice
Don't step on the fish in the pool.
Directed by Shunji Iwai
Produced by Steve N'Steven, CoMix Wave Films
A whimsical, rotoscoped mystery about two girls forming an unlikely friendship while investigating a strange rumor, balancing playful comedy with genuine emotional connection.
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
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Is The Case of Hana & Alice easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does The Case of Hana & Alice end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Case of Hana & Alice violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Case of Hana & Alice scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Case of Hana & Alice sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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