Gothicmade: Hana no Utame
Synopsis
On a tiny colony world named Carmine, young women known as Songstresses inherit the generation memories of those who came before them, using their knowledge to help a populace that suffers under the harsh policies of the ruling interplanetary league. Newly reborn as a Songstress, 16-year-old Bellin Ajelli sets off a holy pilgrimage across the planet. Rumors of a possible terrorist attack result in Prince Truhallon of the militant Donau Empire being sent in to protect her, but his very presence is the antithesis of everything Bellin stands for. The two are as different as night and day, but they're stuck together until they reach the capital.
Audience Consensus
Gothicmade: Hana no Utame is a hard to find and unusual film, connected to the larger Five Star Stories universe. Viewers find it difficult to describe, with a slow plot but unique visual style. The film's inaccessibility has led to inflated scores online from those who haven't seen it.
Strengths
- Connected to The Five Star Stories (for fans)
- Unique visual and animation style
Weaknesses
- Limited availability/screening locations
- Plot is slow-paced and 'not much actually happens'
- Difficult to describe and articulate the movie's essence