Symbolism of objects and images like the owl, the house being drawn and painted, the blond haired doll, the Shiloh representing fear...themes of abondonment, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, depression...the contrast between her aunt and the couple she stayed with being so laid back...the animation is so beautiful. You can feel the love. Amazing soundtrack. The beautiful transitions between dreaming, imagining and reality. The connections the protagonist made to the world and the closure resulting from this journey. So Incredibly nuanced. 10/10 As good as Spritited Away and Princess Mononoke.
Review of When Marnie Was There
