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A Tree of Palme
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A Tree of Palme

2002 · 136 min Animation Adventure Drama Fantasy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A Tree of Palme is an interpretation of the Pinocchio tale. It concerns a small puppet, Palme, who was tasked by his creator to look over his ailing wife, Xian. After her passing, Palme is visited by a mysterious woman who he mistakenly believes to be Xian. Shaken out of his sadness, Palme accepts her request to deliver something special to a far-off place known as Tama. This sets Palme off on a journey to discover his own emotions, and what it truly means to be human.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Takashi Nakamura

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Akiko Hiramatsu

Akiko Hiramatsu

Palme (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi

Megumi Toyoguchi

Popo (voice)

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Shatta (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi

Kappei Yamaguchi

Roualt (voice)

Emi Motoi

Emi Motoi

Koram (voice)

Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai

Pu (voice)

Etsuko Kozakura

Etsuko Kozakura

Moo (voice)

Motomu Kiyokawa

Motomu Kiyokawa

Fou (voice)

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