When Michael (Aaron MacGregor) is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parents' (Cillian Murphy and Sally Hawkins) yacht, he struggles to survive on his own.
He can't find food or water, and as Michael and his dog curl up to sleep, he knows they cannot last long. But he soon realizes there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive. Following a close-run battle between life and death, the mysterious stranger – Kensuke (Ken Watanabe) - allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other until the day of separation becomes inevitable. This is a traditional hand-drawn animation which adds to the film’s charm, and the message that we should all work together despite our cultural differences is more relevant today than ever.
Tickets £2.50 N.B. This is a family promotion to introduce more families to the cinema, so it is exclusively for adults accompanied by a child and children by an adult. If we have any remaining tickets, we will open this up to unaccompanied adults a week prior to the screening.
See below for full details on the FAMILY FLICKS initiative.
CHICHESTER CINEMA PRESENTS A WEEKEND OF AFFORDABLE FUN!
20 to 22 December 2025
Welcome to Family Flicks, our new affordable film initiative! Christmas is an expensive time for everyone, so we have curated a programme of delights for children and parents alike.
