8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018)
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018)
Overview
Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through the lens of an immortal mother raising a mortal child. It critiques the destructive nature of war and prejudice without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology, maintaining a neutral stance.
The film features a diverse cast. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in explicit critique.
Secondary
The film strongly emphasizes the enduring and self-sacrificing nature of maternal love, portraying a non-biological mother-son relationship with deeply traditional values of care and dedication. It affirms the profound bond between parent and child.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the unique relationship between an immortal mother figure and her mortal adopted son, exploring themes of family, love, and loss across generations.
The film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on other elements, with no depiction of transsexual identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is an original anime film. All characters are new creations for this specific production, meaning no pre-existing characters with established canonical genders were altered.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is an original animated film. Its characters were created specifically for this production, establishing their races within the film's narrative. There is no prior source material or historical context to indicate a change in any character's race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
8.1
Critic Ratings
10.0
7.2
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