Kensuke’s Kingdom is a 2023 animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. The film debuted at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June 2023. The UK premiere was at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2023. On general release in France from 07 February 2024, under the title Le royaume de Kensuké.
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
- Sally Hawkins as Mum
- Cillian Murphy as Dad
- Ken Watanabe as Kensuke
- Raffey Cassidy as Becky
- Aaron MacGregor as Michael
- Alfred Kodai Berglund as Michiya (Kensuke’s Son)
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.
In September 2020, the film entered production after securing new financing.
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