A boy stands on a balcony looking out at a view of the ocean and some mountains
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Kensuke's Kingdom

Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Michael Morpurgo
Sun 12 May 2024
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A young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, discovers he's not alone when he encounters an old Japanese soldier who retreated there after World War II. As dangerous invaders appear on the horizon, it becomes clear they must join forces to save their fragile island paradise.  

This gripping hand-drawn animated tale with its message of working together to protect nature, has never felt more relevant. 

Written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce from Michael Morpurgo’s beloved 1999 novel, Kensuke’s Kingdom features an impeccable voice cast including Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe.

Followed by Q&A with Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Michael Morpurgo.

A view of a small beach set against a mountainous backdrop
An older man with a younger boy, both wearing shorts and no top, walk along with a black and white dog between them, and a monkey hanging from their arms. They are surrounded by tropical looking trees and shrubs
A young girl, with black hair drives a boat, standing next to her is a young boy, looking and pointing out to sea
A person stands on a balcony of a treehouse, high in the sky, birds are flying by and the sun appears to be setting
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Stills from Kensuke's Kingdom

A view of a small beach set against a mountainous backdrop
An older man with a younger boy, both wearing shorts and no top, walk along with a black and white dog between them, and a monkey hanging from their arms. They are surrounded by tropical looking trees and shrubs
A young girl, with black hair drives a boat, standing next to her is a young boy, looking and pointing out to sea
A person stands on a balcony of a treehouse, high in the sky, birds are flying by and the sun appears to be setting

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