Angel's Egg

Angel's Egg

Under a sky where clouds make sound as they move.

NR 1985 · 71 min · ★ 7.7 · Animation, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction

In the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.

Directed by Mamoru Oshii · Written by Mamoru Oshii

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