Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) movie poster

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018)

さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう
"I weave my life with yours."
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 100%, MC: 72) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationFantasyDramaAdventure

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Director
Mari Okada
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
8.2/10 (693 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metacritic
72
Cast
Manaka Iwami as Maquia (voice)
Miyu Irino as Ariel (voice)
Yuuki Sakurai as Ariel as a Child (voice)
Ai Kayano as Leilia (voice)
Yuki Kaji as Krim (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya as Lang (voice)
Rina Sato as Mido (voice)
Yoko Hikasa as Dita (voice)
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 693 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Manaka Iwami spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a 2018 animation, fantasy, drama film directed by Mari Okada. Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age. The film has been rated by 693 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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