Kensuke's Kingdom (film)
| Kensuke's Kingdom | |
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| Directed by | Neil Boyle Kirk Hendry |
| Screenplay by | Frank Cottrell-Boyce |
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| Produced by | Camilla Deakin Ruth Fielding Sarah Radclyffe Stephan |
| Starring | Sally Hawkins Cillian Murphy Ken Watanabe Raffey Cassidy |
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Kensuke's Kingdom is an upcoming animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo.
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
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.[1]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (7 February 2019). "'Kensuke's Kingdom': Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe & Raffey Cassidy Join Michael Morpurgo Animation". Deadline Hollywood.