8legs: Tommy kai chung ng

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Another World review – kaleidoscopic afterlife fairytale with the dark fury of a Greek tragedy

The film is an afterlife tale where soul keepers guide the dead toward rebirth in a vividly animated world.
Gudo, a curious soul keeper, follows stories of the dead to prevent a seed of evil from spreading.
The film blends Studio Ghibli charm with the brutal intensity of a Greek tragedy.
Violent scenes contrast with a dreamlike, pastel-forward visual style.
The narrative links personal grief to broader themes of hate and cruelty across realms.
The reviewer cites a nonstop swirl of ideas that can feel psychologically distant.
The film opens in Another World, an afterlife stopover for the dead en route to reincarnation.
The cast includes Gudo, Yuri, and Princess Goran, central to the story’s emotional arc.
The animation’s tone blends wonder with a stark meditation on human cruelty.

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