Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
"When you're three years old, you see everything and understand nothing."
Released just last year. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is a animation/drama film. directed by Maïlys Vallade. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, and Yumi Fujimori
Synopsis
The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 2025
6 months ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (75 votes)
Budget
$11.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
0.1x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Loïse Charpentier
as Amélie (voice)
Victoria Grobois
as Nishio-San (voice)
Yumi Fujimori
as Kashima-San (voice)
Cathy Cerda
as Claude, the grandmother (voice)
Marc Arnaud
as Patrick, the father (voice)
Laëtitia Coryn
as Daniele, the mother (voice)
Haylee Issembourg
as Juliette (voice)
Isaac Schoumsky
as André (voice)
François Raison
as Doctor / Radio Voice (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $11,100,000
- Revenue
- $1,530,750
Production Companies
- Maybe Movies
- Ikki Films
- 2 Minutes
- France 3 Cinéma
- Puffin Pictures
- 22D Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain about?
The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family's housekeeper...
Who directed Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was directed by Maïlys Vallade.
How long is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Little Amélie or the Character of Rain released?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was released on June 25, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
The main cast of Little Amélie or the Character of Rain includes Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Yumi Fujimori, Cathy Cerda, Marc Arnaud.