Kensuke's Kingdom (film)

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Kensuke's Kingdom
Directed byNeil Boyle
Kirk Hendry
Screenplay byFrank Cottrell-Boyce
Based on
Produced byCamilla Deakin
Sarah Radclyffe
Barnaby Spurrier
Ruth Fielding
Stephan Roellants
StarringSally Hawkins
Cillian Murphy
Ken Watanabe
Raffey Cassidy
Production
companies
British Film Institute
Ffilm Cymru Wales
Film Fund Luxembourg
CountryUnited Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom is an upcoming animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo.

Premise[]

A boy swept overboard during a storm on a worldwide sailing trip with his family washes ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. While there, he realises someone is nearby, aiding him with his survival.

Cast[]

Production[]

It was announced in February 2019 that an animated film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Book was in development, with Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe and Raffey Cassidy set as part of the voice cast.[1]

In September 2020, the film entered production after securing new financing.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (7 February 2019). "'Kensuke's Kingdom': Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe & Raffey Cassidy Join Michael Morpurgo Animation". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ begins production with new finance, animation partners (exclusive)

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