A hand-drawn, mythic adventure where the rigid lines of oppression clash with the flowing, wild magic of the Irish forest, sparking an unlikely, transformative friendship.

Wolfwalkers

"Be fierce. Be wild. Be free."

26 October 2020 China 102 min ⭐ 8.2 (1,297)

Director: Tomm Moore Ross Stewart

Cast: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan

Animation Family Fantasy Adventure

Conflict Between Civilization and Nature Colonialism and Cultural Oppression Freedom vs. Confinement Empathy and Overcoming Prejudice

Budget: $12,000,000

Box Office: $1,310,720

Wolfwalkers - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

While Mebh rummages through Robyn's pockets, she finds and tosses aside a green crystal lens.

This is the 'Eye of Crom,' a significant magical artifact from Cartoon Saloon's first film, "The Secret of Kells." Its inclusion is a direct nod to the studio's previous work within the Irish Folklore Trilogy.

The cat from "The Secret of Kells," Pangur Bán, can be spotted in the background of a town scene.

Another loving homage to "The Secret of Kells," connecting the visual worlds of the trilogy and rewarding eagle-eyed fans of the studio.

Many of the background townspeople are caricatures of the actual Cartoon Saloon crew members.

This is a fun, personal touch from the animation studio, allowing the artists and staff to literally be part of the world they created.

In the final scenes, as the camera pulls away, the illustrated borders contain tiny vignettes and hidden details.

These intricate, manuscript-style illustrations are filled with visual jokes, initials of the filmmakers, and miniature epilogues for minor characters, rewarding viewers who pause and look closely. This echoes the artistic style of illuminated manuscripts, a central element of "The Secret of Kells."

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