From Japan's famed Studio Ghibli comes a sweeping story of friendship, mystery and discovery that delivers stirring emotions and breathtaking animation as only Studio Ghibli can. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of director Hiromasa Yonebayashi and writer Keiko Niwa's When Marnie Was There, which arrives on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on October 6th.
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded by marshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique connection and friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. As the days go by, a nearly magnetic pull draws Anna back to the Marsh House again and again, and she begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Based on the beloved young adult novel by Joan G. Robinson and directed by Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arrietty), the film is a haunting tale gorgeously rendered with its moonlit seascapes, glowing orchestral score, and powerful portrayals of friendship and belonging.
The Blu-ray release of When Marnie Was There is presented in 1080p with Japanese and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 surround. Special features include:
The Making of When Marnie Was There
Yohei Taneda Creates the Art of When Marnie Was There