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The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks

2014 · 94 min Drama Fantasy

A fantasy inspired by the legend of Urashima Taro, who is said to have spent decades living in an undersea realm. Set on the Shonai Peninsula in Kagawa Prefecture, it presents a dream-like depiction of a young man's recovery from the death of a friend. University student Taro nearly drowns in the sea on a visit home but is rescued by his close hometown friend Masahiko, who instead loses his own life. Taro is wracked with guilt. Then one day, a strange girl named Mizuki appears before him.

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Original Title 竜宮、暁のきみ
Year 2014
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Fantasy
Director Aoki Katsunari
Runtime 94 min.

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The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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