A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, discovers he’s not alone when he encounters a mysterious Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War Two. But as dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise. 

Kensuke’s Kingdom is the multi-award-winning, BAFTA-nominated feature debut from directors Kirk Hendry and Neil Boyle. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved bestselling novel and adapted for the screen by Frank Cottrell Boyce, the film features an acclaimed voice cast including Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe, Raffey Cassidy and Aaron MacGregor.

After premiering in competition at the Annecy International Animation Festival, the film received a worldwide release and has been widely praised for its emotional storytelling, visual artistry, and enduring themes of friendship, survival, and humanity’s relationship with nature.