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The Obinata Fireworks Factory, once nestled in a lush, green forest, is set to be demolished the next day by administrative order; the plan is to extend a prefectural road right through the site. For four years, Keitaro has locked himself away in the abandoned factory, where he makes fireworks all by himself. He is determined to unravel the mystery of the Shuhari—a mythical firework that symbolizes the universe and was created by his father before he vanished without a trace.*A New Dawn* is a story about a family’s legacy, childhood friendship, and the impact of climate change and urban sprawl on a picturesque little village. A New Dawn celebrated its world premiere earlier this year at the 76th Berlinale earlier this year as the only anime in competition and marks the feature film debut of Japanese artist and illustrator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, who directed the film and also wrote the screenplay.

A visual masterpiece that absolutely must be seen on the big screen.—Variety