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Movie poster: The Journey to Melonia (1989)
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The Journey to Melonia

1989 · 101 min Animation Family Adventure Fantasy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

When a ship sinks during a storm, a slave from the industrial island of Plutonia is washed up on the beaches of paradise island Melonia, where the "all-powerful" wizard Prospero and his strange friends reside.

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Original Title Resan till Melonia
Year 1989
Country Norway, Sweden
Genre Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Director Per Åhlin
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (31 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on stark visual contrasts, relying on rough, industrial animation for Plutonia and fluid, painterly imagery for Melonia. It explores themes of freedom, nature, and exploitation through a silent, contemplative journey rather than explicit dialogue.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant, wordless reflection on progress and paradise. It's a family film that speaks to the imagination of children and the conscience of adults with equal potency. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Per Åhlin

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Best watched in a quiet, contemplative evening setting to fully absorb its meditative pace and rich visuals.

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