Time-bending anime 'Scarlet' at SM Cinemas on Dec. 10

The world was introduced to Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda's newest animated film, "Scarlet," at the 82nd Venice Film Festival on September 4.

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Masaki Okada Mana Ashida and Mamoru Hosoda pose together at the Venice Film Festival.

The time-traveling anime’s world premiere concluded with a ten-minute standing ovation from the audience. Actors Mana Ashida and Masaki Okada, who voice main characters Scarlet and Hijiri respectively, joined director Hosoda through the red carpet, photocall and the film premiere.

"Scarlet" tells the story of a princess from the past who travels to the afterlife after a violent attempt at revenge failed. She encounters a modern-day man whose compassion challenges her thirst for vengeance. Confronted by her nemesis, she must decide: cling to hatred, or discover a life beyond revenge.

Director Hosoda wants to send a message of love through the film, having had the inspiration for "Scarlet" after looking at the state of the world post-pandemic.