Jennifer Lee, International ExaminerIwai’s story has mystery, comedy, adventure, drama and hilarious high school antics that will be appreciated by all... a perfect summer movie
Peter Debruge, VarietyEvery hour is magic hour in Hana and Alice’s world.
The Case of Hana & Alice [Official Trailer, GKIDS] Out on Blu-Ray™ and Digital on September 17! from GKIDS on YouTube.
When Alice (voiced by Aoi Yu) transfers to a new middle school, she hears an urban legend about a student named Judas who disappeared the previous year and is suspected to have been killed by his fellow students.
Even worse, Alice discovers that she lives next door to his former house, a supposedly haunted home now occupied by a reclusive classmate named Hana (voiced by Suzuki Anne).
Hana and Alice decide to investigate this “murder case” together, but soon find their lack of detective skills may be an obstacle, in this unusual and charming film from famed writer-director Iwai Shunji.
Starring Aoi Yu and Suzuki Anne
Please note that tickets for this event are limited and only for attendees in the US. Only one (1) RSVP is needed per household. This event is free and open to the public, however registration through EventBrite is required in order to receive information on how to access the virtual screening via email. After receiving streaming info via email or Eventbrite on Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 PM, you will have exactly 48 hours to view the film. The code and link will expire after the screening ends.
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