
As someone who’s seen a lot of animated films that really mean something, I can honestly say Hosoda’s latest, “Scarlet,” is his most powerful and frankly, toughest watch yet. It’s not just the intensity of what happens on screen, but the film asks a really hard question: can you actually forgive someone who doesn’t even seem sorry? It feels like the characters are fighting for their very souls. But even with all the heavy stuff, Hosoda still focuses on what he does best: the beautiful, complicated bond between parents and children. He always handles those relationships with so much understanding, showing the struggles of both sides – the kids needing direction and the parents trying to guide them.