Human Crossing - Vol 3: Message in White (2004)

Synopsis: The anthology series HUMAN CROSSING eschews many of the fantastic elements common to anime in favor of an examination of the human condition. Utilizing realistic animation, each episode presents... The anthology series HUMAN CROSSING eschews many of the fantastic elements common to anime in favor of an examination of the human condition. Utilizing realistic animation, each episode presents different dramatic circumstances and characters. VOLUME THREE: MESSAGE IN WHITE collects three episodes of the anthology series. In "Message in White" a jailed woman seeks out a reunion with her estranged family; a businessman meets his father's former mistress in "the Smile"; and finally a struggling artist finds his muse in Paris in "City." HUMAN CROSSING is a naturalistic, dramatic, and life-affirming anime series that rejects genre in favor of the truthfulness of everyday life. [More]

Director: Akira Kumeichi, Kazunari Kumi

Director: Akira Kumeichi, Kazunari Kumi