Description
The world-famous artist Takashi Murakami made his directorial debut with Jellyfish Eyes, taking his boundless imagination to the screen in a tale of friendship and loyalty that also addresses humanity’s propensity for destruction. After moving to a country town with his mother following his father’s death, a young boy befriends a charming, flying, jellyfish-like sprite—only to discover that his schoolmates have similar friends, and that neither they nor the town itself are what they seem to be. Pointedly set in a post-Fukushima world, Murakami’s modest-budgeted special effects extravaganza boasts unforgettable creature designs and carries a message of cooperation and hope for all ages.
Special Features
- New high-definition digital master, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- New interview with director Takashi Murakami
- Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s, a new piece on the creation of the film’s creatures
- Takashi Murakami: The Art of Film, a new behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film
- Trailer for Jellyfish Eyes 2
- PLUS: An essay by critic Glen Helfand
