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The Imaginary

Movie·2023·Animation, Adventure, Drama·1h 48m·7.6 (91)·Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose

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Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger go on thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger finds himself alone, he faces a mysterious threat.

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Kokoro TeradaKokoro TeradaRudger (voice)Rio SuzukiRio SuzukiAmanda (voice)Sakura AndoSakura AndoLizzie (voice)Riisa NakaRiisa NakaEmily (voice)Takayuki YamadaTakayuki YamadaJinzan (voice)Atsuko TakahataAtsuko TakahataDownbeat Grandma (voice)Issey OgataIssey OgataMr. Bunting (voice)Akira TeraoAkira TeraoOld Dog (voice)

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