“The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” in competition at Annecy Film Festival

“THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES” IN COMPETITION AT ANNECY FILM FESTIVAL

Inspired by the award-winning novel of the same name, the bittersweet sci-fi romance will be featured at one of animation’s most prestigious events.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 28 APRIL 2023 –  Anime Ltd. is proud to announce that director Tomohisa Taguchi’s sci-fi romance “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” was announced by Annecy International Animation Film Festival will be in competition as an official selection in the festival’s 2023 event.

Anime Ltd. previously announced theatrical distribution for the film in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Malta. Between a mysterious tunnel, a whirlwind time-travelling adventure, and adolescent summer love, The Tunnel to Summer is a unique and emotionally riveting animated experience that promises to delight audiences.

 “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” is based on the Japanese novel of the same name from Mei Hachimoku, which won the 13th Shogakukan Light Novel Award. The film was produced at animation studio CLAP (Pompo the Cinephile) and written and directed by Tomohisa Taguchi (Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War) with music by Harumi Fuuki (The Deer King). Besides the notable cast and crew, The Tunnel to Summer has received critical attention on the film festival circuit, taking home prizes from the Buncheon International Animation Festival 2022 and wowing audiences in competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival 2022 and Scotland Loves Anime 2022.

Synopsis:

One summer morning before school, Kaoru hears an unsettling rumour – of a mysterious tunnel that can grant any wish to those who enter it, but ages them dramatically in exchange. At first, he writes it off as nothing more than an urban legend, but that very night, he happens upon the same passage: the Urashima Tunnel. As he stands before its gaping maw, a thought occurs to him: if this tunnel truly does have the power to grant any wish, could he use it to bring his younger sister back from her untimely death five years prior?

Yet when he returns to explore the tunnel the next day, he finds he’s been followed by the new girl in class: a total enigma by the name of Anzu. She takes an interest in Kaoru, and they agree to work together to investigate the time-twisting tunnel and uncover its mysteries. Together, they might achieve their deepest desires…but are they prepared for what it may cost them?

Stay tuned for more information on “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” in the future. To more information and to register your interest, please visit http://tunneltosummerfilm.co.uk/

About Anime Ltd.:

Based out of Glasgow, Anime Ltd. is Europe’s premiere distributor for Japanese animation, renowned for bespoke collector’s editions of fan-favourite anime and soundtracks, connecting Western audiences with creators across languages and oceans, and helping to bring anime front and centre in cinemas. Anime Ltd. proudly produces releases from the biggest franchises in anime including Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Mobile Suit Gundam, Tokyo Ghoul, Your Name, Weathering With You, Mirai, BELLE and JUJUTSU KAISEN.

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