Extended Reading
  • Virginie 2022-10-05 09:17:55

    Sad and tender

    "The sugar was borrowed, and the heart was returned." The moist eyes were still on the morning of the last parting. Xiang took out the sugar cube carefully wrapped in a handkerchief, "I'm very happy to accept this this time." Arrietty took off the hair clip and put it in Xiang's palm, and she was...

  • Jesus 2022-10-04 04:01:30

    coexist

    This animation is simple and full of childishness, and at the same time, it inadvertently tells a large and deep theme. Through borrowed miniatures, our accustomed sense of "owning it for ourselves" is questioned. There are all kinds of creatures coexisting in nature. Humans, animals, and plants...

The Secret World of Arrietty quotes

  • Shô: You came back. Wait, don't go.

    Arietty: Please, leave us alone. I wanted to tell you that.

    Shô: I want to talk to you.

    Arietty: Human beings are dangerous. If we're seen, we have to leave. My parents said so.

  • Arietty: I have to go. When is your operation?

    Shô: The day after tomorrow. I'm going to be okay. You gave me the courage to live.

    Arietty: [Unclipping the pin from her hair & giving it to Shawn] For luck.

    Shô: Thanks.

    Arietty: [Now crying] You protected me after all.

    Shô: Arrietty...

    Arietty: I hope you have the best life ever. Goodbye.

    Shô: Arrietty, you're a part of me now. I'll never forget you, ever.