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Another World

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Gudo is a Soul Keeper, a spirit who guides human souls into their next life. When he befriends a young girl named Yuri, he discovers that her untimely death has left her cursed with unresolved rage and regret. As Yuri's soul teeters on the edge of annihilation, Gudo embarks on a dangerous journey to stop her from unleashing horrible destruction on both the human world and the spirit realm. ANOTHER WORLD is a dark fairytale that explores forgiveness and reconciliation in the face of hatred and despair. The directorial debut from Tommy Ng Kai Chung brings together the finest young talent from Hong Kong to create a poignant fantasy that boasts awe-inspiring action and captivating visuals.

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Beandrea July New York Times 1d
The color red, appearing somewhere in the frame in nearly every scene, is the film’s true star. Go to Full Review Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com 1d
3/4
The makers challenge viewers to find solace in knowing that much of our worldly sorrows are beyond our control. Go to Full Review Josh Slater-Williams Sight & Sound Feb 12
The path to reincarnation comes with brutally violent detours in Tommy Kai Chung Ng’s beautiful Studio Ghibli-indebted feature. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 18h
2/4
There's something off about the thematic throughline of Another World. Go to Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy 1d
5/5
I'm hard-pressed at the moment to think of another animated film that has been similarly ambitious. ... Another World coalesces into a remarkably thoughtful experience that leaves an indelible impression. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 3d
A provocative and emotionally engrossing anime film for adults that's unafraid to explore complex themes of guilt, remorse and grief. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 4h Success in 1 hour and 51 minutes. See more Read all reviews
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Tommy Kai Chung Ng

Director

Kai-Chung Cheung

Actor

Polly Yeung

Screenwriter

Polly Yeung

Producer

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Synopsis Gudo is a Soul Keeper, a spirit who guides human souls into their next life. When he befriends a young girl named Yuri, he discovers that her untimely death has left her cursed with unresolved rage and regret. As Yuri's soul teeters on the edge of annihilation, Gudo embarks on a dangerous journey to stop her from unleashing horrible destruction on both the human world and the spirit realm. ANOTHER WORLD is a dark fairytale that explores forgiveness and reconciliation in the face of hatred and despair. The directorial debut from Tommy Ng Kai Chung brings together the finest young talent from Hong Kong to create a poignant fantasy that boasts awe-inspiring action and captivating visuals.
Director
Tommy Kai Chung Ng
Producer
Polly Yeung
Screenwriter
Polly Yeung
Distributor
GKIDS
Genre
Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Action
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 5, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 51m