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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
• 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
• An essay by critic Glen Helfand