Directors:

Li Wei, Weng Ming, Shinichiro Watanabe, Shuhei Morita

Genre:

Animation

Country/Region of production:

China

Synopsis:

A cosmic energy force known as "Taisu" fuses with a forgotten toy in an underwater crystal and creates Aqila – a girl who dances through the waves. One day, she rescues a human girl who has fallen into the sea. The two lonely souls bond instantly, playing until sunset and vowing to meet again at dawn. But the next morning, a war erupts and the sea turns black. Aqila rushes ashore to find nothing but ruins. As the flames engulf her, she transforms back into cosmic energy. Driven by longing, she leaps through time, bearing witness to the cruelty of war while learning the weight of memory and the price of love.

Why we recommend it:

"Edge of Time" is a hauntingly beautiful tale of friendship, loss and the enduring power of hope in a world torn apart by conflict. It brings together four master animators from China and Japan. From cutting-edge computer-generated imagery to traditional hand-drawn animation, these four directors weave their distinctive styles into this richly layered production.