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Escape from the war! How did Maquia raise her human son Ariel alone?
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is an emotionally charged animated film released in Japan in 2018 and is the debut feature film by director Mari Okada. The film tells the story of how Maquia, a girl with special powers, escapes from the war and raises a human boy Ariel alone. In the backstory, Maquia belongs to a race called the Iorph, who can live for hundreds of years and have the mysterious ability to keep getting older. Facing the threat of war, Maquia's journey is filled with challenges, love, and loss.
The story begins in Maquia's hometown, a village isolated from the outside world. Iorph's people live a peaceful life and record the passage of time by weaving Hibiol. But when the neighboring mezarte launched an attack, Maquia showed resilience even in desperate circumstances.
Maquia wakes up in the aftermath of an attack. She came across a baby born of a dead mother and without hesitation adopted him as her own son, naming him Ariel. They thus began a new life. The mother-son relationship between Maquia and Ariel allows the audience to feel the greatness of maternal love.
As the story progresses, Maquia and Ariel experience various challenges and hardships. Faced with both acceptance and rejection from human society, Maquia tries her best to protect Ariel, but as time goes by, she feels a growing gap between them. Especially as Ariel grows up, the age gap between him and Maquia becomes more and more obvious, and he becomes confused about his own identity and his mother's social status.
There is a touching line in the movie: "Love is a powerful force." This is not only Maquia's belief, but also the driving force for her continuous struggle. Even in despair, she never gave up hope of farewell and rebirth.
While facing external dangers and internal struggles, Maquia's story also brings out the fragility of life and the enduring hope. As the story progresses, Maquia must make difficult choices, especially when she learns that her former best friend Leilia has been forced into an unhappy marriage, and she decides to embark on a journey to rescue her. In the process, she not only has to save Leilia, but she also has to protect her own son Ariel, which makes the story even more emotionally profound.
The climax of the film focuses on the separation and reunion of Maquia and Ariel, fully demonstrating the theme of the deep love between mother and child. With the end of the war and a series of painful choices, Maquia continues to grow under the pressure of life, and finally she returns to her hometown. All these efforts and sacrifices have become indelible memories in her heart.
In a moving coda, Maquia reunites with an aging Ariel, and the deep bond between the two adds hope to this tragic story.
This film is more than just an adventure story; it explores profound issues of maternal love, identity and existence. Maquia, as a mother, demonstrates the indomitable strength of women and their courage to face the challenges of life. This mother-son relationship deeply touched the audience's hearts.
Through beautiful animation and moving music, Maquia's story has undoubtedly resonated with audiences around the world. The film's music was composed by the famous composer Kenji Kawai, which complements and enhances the expression of emotions.
With the film's success in the international film scene, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms not only achieved good results at the box office, but more importantly, left a deep impression in the hearts of the audience. People have given the film positive reviews, saying it successfully blends fantasy and realistic themes.
Many people believe that this film has awakened their appreciation for family affection and made them rethink the meaning of life. In the face of mother’s love and sacrifice, can we have a deeper understanding of the nature of family and time?
