In this world, there's an invisible magic circle.
What are you doing?
- Did you really date him? - Tell me some more.
Yeah! Come on. Say some more.
There's inside and an outside.
- I can't draw this at all. - Me neither.
Well, what's the problem?
Let me see.
What? No. I will show you when I am done. Please.
Those people are inside the circle.
And I'm outside.
But it doesn't really matter.
How's it going?
Um, I-no-I... kind of messed up.
Let me have a look.
Oh, no. Are you okay?
Oh. What's going on?
What happened?
I...
I hate myself.
Anna...
You're fine now. That's all. OK?
Oh, I'm so glad. Thank you very much, Doctor. Thank you.
Anna, how do you feel now?
I'm fine.
You looked like you were in so much pain
Didn't you have your inhaler?
I cost you money again.
Now, why do you say that?
Sasaki
Hi, girls. Miyoko.
Anna left her schoolbag behind. She also left her notebook.
Why, thank you.
We were nearby. If there's anything else we can do...
Miyoko.
Has Anna been getting along with all of you?
She doesn't tells me anything about school.
She's okay.
She's just very quiet.
Quiet? Mice make more noise.
Come on. Stop it.
Sasaki
It's not that she is quiet. We're just loud.
OK. Take care. Bye - Bye.
Always worrying about you, isn't she? Your mother.
My mother...
She's probably cut herself off from everyone at school.
You know in some cases, asthma attacks can be related to stress.
It doesn't help that my husband travels a lot.
He has to, for work. Maybe it's our fault.
Twelve years old...
It's a difficult age.
Have you noticed anything different about her?
Yes. She...She always has an ordinary face.
Ordinary?
What do you mean?
I am sorry.
It's like she doesn't allow her emotions to show.
She used to be more expressive.
But these days, Her face is almost wooden.
Not happy. Not sad. Just there.
Maybe because we're not related by blood.
It may be time to consider like we discussed.
Send her to you relatives for a while. A Bit of fresh air.
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Say, Anna...
Do you remember Uncle and Aunt Oiwa?
The air is very clean where they live.
The doctor said that it will help your condition to spend a bit of time in a place like that.
I can't go with you, but sure they will take good care of you.
Be a good girl, eat well,
and you come back nice and happy, OK?
She whines like a goat.
Oh, here she is.
Hey, Anna. Hi.
Remember us?
Yes. Well, actually no, not really. Auntie told me about you.
I hope I'm not too much trouble. Thank you for looking after me.
It's our pleasure.
Auntie?
She means Yoriko.
There we go. Hop on in. Sorry it's a bit of a clunker.
We had to pick up a few things.
I don't mind at all.
Boy, this place has really changed since I was here last.
Look at all these new stores that have opened up.
Where we live, it's nice and relaxing. You will love it there.
Ever since they built this highway, people stopped passing through.
Anna, you alright? That was just a little pot hole.
So, I hear you have asthma?
Uh, yes...
The air around here is sweet. fix you up in no time.
Day is beautiful, isn' it? I bet you wish your auntie could come up here and see it.
What's that up o the hill?
That thing on the cliff.
Oh, that's a silo. It's used to store feed for livestock.
Hasn't been used in decades, though.
Nowadays, it's just a place for kids to kinda dare each other to go in.
The word is the place is full of ghosts at night.
Will you stop trying to scare her?
He loves stories like that.
In any case, it's a good idea to stay away from that place.
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Here we are. You home away from home.
How about you this this in for me?
What's this?
Why would you accept this?
We possibly couldn't eat all of it ourselves.
He's always accepting gifts without thinking...
Our kids are all grown up and moved out.
- Make yourself at home. - Thanks.
Now, this goes where?
What a place.
Daddy
Mommy
You must thinking it's an odd house we've got.
No, I think your home is lovely.
Fllattery will get you everywhere.
Come on. Follow me. I will show you where you are staying.
This was my daughter's room.
It would be sad to get rid rid of everything. So, I just left it the way it was.
I understand.
She's a yoga instructor in Tokyo now.
You ever try Yoga? I'm thinking of trying it myself.
Oh, the closet and shelves are empty. So, feel free to use them.
Tthank you.
"Write and tell me how you are for whatever you wish to tell me about. Yoriko."
Anything's fine, but please write and tell me how things are. I'm looking forward to hearing about the days you spend by the beautiful marsh. Yoriko
Oh, how nice. Postcards in this day and age. You should definitely write her.
Setsu, come here for a second.
Coming!
He is so pushy.
Alright then. See you.
Smells like a someone else's house.
Feels wonderful.
I've arrived safely.
It's quite nice here.
Mr. and Mrs. Oiwa are both very kind.
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These are delicious. You should try one.
Sorry sweetie, my hands are full right now.
Hello. I'm gonna go to the post office, OK?
Fine. See you around then.
You sure you don't want one of these?
Yeah. Later.
Yeah? I might save it for dessert, then.
Oh, Anna. There's a shortcut over by the parking lot.
Thanks.
Really? This is the shortcut?
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The boys drive me crazy. They just won't listen.
It's tough being class president.
Um, mom wait. I need to go drop off the letter, OK?
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Mother, who was that?
Why is it...
That mansion feels familiar somehow.
I wonder if anybody lives here.
Excuse me. Anybody home?
What a big house.
I guess there's no one here anymore.
Now, what do I do?
Thank you very much.
He's a bear. Or maybe a sea lion.
Sounds like you had an adventure!
High tide. Low tide. The place completely changes, doesn't it?
Power of the moon. Incredible.
What's incredible is Anna got to ride in Toichi's boat, right?
Come on. He is a great guy. Just not much of a conversationalist.
Anna, you should ask him for a ride again.
Anna, Ask him for a ride.
I will.
But seriously Anna. Really best for you to stay way from that old Marsh House.
No good? Why is that?
- Ghosts. - Stop it.
I'll get some wine.
It didn't look like anyone was actually living there.
Not now, anyway.
A while back, it was a fancy vacation home for some foreigners.
Anyhow, the place changed hands a few times.
But I think it's been empty for a long while there now.
Interesting.
Someone's there.
Hey sweetie. Have you finished them yet?
What Mrs. Kadoya asked for.
Oh... Almost done.
Oh. Hi Anna. Going out for a litle stroll?
Yep.
ALmost done. Yeah, whatever.
I'm going to go sketch down by the-.
Sure. You have fun.
Thank you.
Look at that kid go. Doesn't look sick to me.
I don't know what Yoriko was so worried about.
As long as she's having a good time and eating well.
That's for sure.
Everyone got it? All the trash you pick up should be brought back here.
Bring the trash back here!
Let's get started.
Look, it's Toichi.
Toichi the mute!
Yeah, he speaks. Once every ten years.
Hey, you are supposed to be cleaning this area.
Shut up. You are not in charge.
See ya!
I hope we get to hear more from you soon.
I'm going out.
Wait. Wait, Anna.
I have a little errand I need to run, so hold on.
Sure.
My oh my. He should have brought these.
"I'm allergic to that lady," he says!
But Mrs. Kadoya has been wanting to meet you.
She has a daughter named Nobuko who is just a year older than you.
What?
I am sorry. Nobuko is at cram school today.
Oh, that's too bad.
This must be Anna. Hello, there.
Oh. Hello.
Ah, you like to draw?
May I see them?
They are uh... not good.
Oh, I know. How about you and Nobuko go to the Tanabata Festival together.
Great idea! I am sure I still have my daughter's yukata.
You'll look beautiful.
OK.
Yeah.
I'll let Nobuko know. Do come in.
Wonder where i put...
Uh, actually, I was gonna go...
Oh,I forgot. You're going sketching.
She'll look great!
Ready, and...
Got it.
I won't look great.
She should mind her own business.
I won't go.
He's not here.
- Bye. - See you tomorrow.
The tide's gone out.
Again.
The festival...
Come on.
Wait for me.
Here's some candy.
- And some for you. - Thanks a lot.
Man, I wish I was wearing my yukata.
At least you're comfy.
My mom forces her tastes on me. It's awful.
You look awesome.
What? No way!
It's boring and tacky...
It's like my mom herself....
Anna, so like where are you from originally?
Sapporo.
Cool. That's awesome. I bet Sopporo has some great shopping.
Maybe lots of cute boys, too?
No one was talking to you.
Yeah yeah.
... not much to choose from out here in the boonies.
So, what brings you all the way out this way?
Well...
Nobuko, check it out.
Wait, what?
Why does he keep making the same mistake over and over?
I'll warn him next time I see him.
Mine is the yellow one
There it is.
May I have a wish?
Here you go.
Write your wish.
Here you go. Write your wish.
My wish...
Here you go.
Ow!
- Sorry about that. - It's OK.
Anna!
Hey, Anna. where did you go? I was looking all over for you.
Didn't know where you went. Oh, your wish.
Let's see now...
"I wish for a normal life every day."
"Normal"?
What do you mean by normal?
Uh, well...
You see, um...
I can't believe your eyes.
What's going on?
Anna's eyes. They are sort of blue. It's actually really pretty.
Leave me alone already!
You fat pig!
Did she say that?
I didn't...
Now I see why you wish to be normal.
So pathethic. You shouldn't even pretend to be normal.
After all, you look like just what you are.
Hey, what do you say we just drop it?
And you can come out with us next week.
Anna!
Wait!
Like just what I am...
Ugly, stupid,
moody,
unpleasant...
That's why I hate myself.
That's why everyone...
How long do you think we have left to live?
Typically, in this situation, the child usually goes to an aunt or an uncle.
I told you. We can't.
I thought that we had already settled this matter.
We're not blaming you. It's just that we need to think about...
Look, I told you many times. It's not the matter of money.
Sure, I feel bad for her, but...
But nothing. Please reconsider.
I'd better get home.
Did someone row it here?
It's stuck!
Throw me the rope!
The rope?
Quickly!
Are you okay?
Yeah. good. Are you...
-Are you a real? - Wait. Shhh.
Let's not have anyone hear us.
In my dreams, I saw a girl just like you.
Dreams?
Thank you.
It's not a dream.
What's your name?
Anna.
Anna. That's a nice name. I hope we can be friends.
Would you like that?
So, have you seen me before now?
Uh-huh
Often.
Really? But I just got here. How long have you been here?
I've been here for a long time. I...
Look at this view, the marsh at night.
How beautiful. Say, let's go down and get a closer look.
- Wouldn't that be nice? - Please, Madam.
I know.
By the way, where's that child?
Was she not in her room agin?
I need to get back.
- Were they talking about you? - Yes.
At this hour, I am usually tucked away in bed asleep.
Come on, I'll row you back.
So it actually was your boat.
Of course. I left it for you on purpose.
But I thought you'd able to row a little better.
Honestly, I thought I could too.
You know, you're my precious secret.
I haven't told anyone about you, and I never will.
If someone finds out, they'll only spoil it.
Please,Anna. Promise me something.
That we'll remain a secret.
Forever.
I should tell you it was awful. She came home crying her eyes out!
Wait. Anna did what?
She called her a fat pig!
- My daughter. - My oh my.
And she pulled out a knife. Can you imagine? The horror!
Actually I can't imagine...
Perhaps you should hear it from the reprobate herself.
So, bring her out now.
Sorry, it does not look like she is home just yet.
Well, I am not surprised. She's a delinquent, out of house this late.
You two aren't exactly waht you call blameless.
You should keep a closer eye on that girl.
Take this. It's dark out.
No, thank you.
Unbelievable. What if something were to happen to one of our local kids?
And he calls himself a carpenter.
So what if she's a bit late getting home.
Now now. Don't get all riled up.
How dare she call that child a delinquent?
There she is.
Anna.
It's not quite...
Were you listening to that? Don't you worry about it.
Sure you two will make up somehow.
Alright, go take a bath and have some dinner.
Thanks.
Maybe dinner before the bath?
It hardly matters.
But "fat pig" may have been a bit harsh, huh?
That's for sure.
It's not that funny.
Dear Anna, Have you gotten pretty used to staying there already? I'm always picturing the shore you write me about in your letters. I can sense the fun you're having everyday from what you write me. Do you walk along the shore barefoot? Glass and other dangerous things can fall in the sand, so please be very careful. Also, playing outside late at night will worry your Aunt and Uncle, so please don't be out too late. And please don't go overboard in helping them around the house, either. It sure is nice to talk to each other in a letter, isn't it? I'm looking forward to getting another postcard from you, Anna. Yoriko
She might as well write, "worrying like always".
Anna! Watermelon!
Anna?
Two hours until high tide.
Hop in. I've got a picnic.
I brought juice and cookies.
Picnic? At this hour?
Why not? Let's go to the far side of the cove.
You're much better than me at rowing.
Anyone can do it. Let me show you.
Come sit with me.
You are doing fine.
Remember I said last night that you're my precious secret?
I remember. And I love that you're my secret.
I'm glad.
Wait, no!
You let go.
Good. Very good.
You know, you still haven't told me your name.
That's odd. I thought you already knew.
Marnie.
That's my name. Don't wear it out.
Please be careful.
Go ahead, just row.
There's all sorts of things I want to know about you.
But I don't wish to find out too fast.
Let's take it slow, as we go along.
I'll tell you what we'll do.
You and I will ask each other three questions every night.
What do you say to that?
- Sounds good. - Alright then, here we go. First question.
What brings you her to our little village and how long do you plan on staying?
I have something called asthma.
And this doctor, Dr. Yamashita, he said I should go somewhere with clean air for a while.
Even if I have to skip school.
Oh, no, you're ill?
Don't worry. I am fine. Honest.
My auntie thought it best that I came here stayed with her relatives, the Oiwas.
Who's Auntie?
Now, it's my turn to ask a question.
So, how is it that you live in that mansion?
I have lived there since I was two years old.
Myself, Nan and the maids.
Here, juice.
What about your mother and father? Where are they?
They can only come here sometimes. They're very busy with work.
My second question. Tell me, Who's Auntie?
She's my guardian.
You know, kind of like a mother,
but I guess one who can get rid of me when I am being a total pain.
What do you mean?
I'll explain more another time.
Alright. It's my turn now.
How many siblings do you have?
None. I'm an only child.
I see, you too.
Why do you ask?
Oh, it's nothing.
Don't you ever wonder what it's like to have brothers or sisters?
I do. It's fun to imagine that.
All right, question no. three.
What's it like living at the Oiwas'?
Oiwas?
Huh...
How strange...
I can't
quite remember...
Marnie?
Marnie!
Anna!
There you are. Where did you go?
Marnie?
Iam fine now. But you suddenly disappeared and I was looking for you everywhere.
But I didn't go anywhere. I...
I was just thinking about the answer to your question.
Wait...
What was it?
It's okay, it doesn't matter.
I really should get going home anyhow.
Because tonight... hey, I have an idea.
No, no, no, I really can't! Parties just really aren't my thing.
Don't worry.
I have another great idea.
Perfect.
I swear that it happened.
I have a hard time believing that.
I am Sorry. Did you wait long? I had trouble getting away.
Marnie.
What do you think?
It's pretty.
Here. I borrowed Nan's shawl for you. I'll be scolded again.
I am not sure that this is a good idea.
I have a plan. I already spoke to my dad.
Come on. It will be fun.
Young lady.
I believe it is past your bedtime.
And who might this little girl be?
That shawl belongs to me.
Upstairs!
Wait right there!
Come back!
Marnie! You are nothing but trouble.
Let's make a break for it.
Marnie!
Brilliant plan. Let's go.
This is no way for a young lady to behave.
This is no way for anyone to behave.
Everybody, I would like you to meet a lovely flower girl.
A guest of my daughter.
Ah, a flower girl.
- There must be Marnie. - She's just as pretty as her mother.
Welcome. May I please buy one of those flowers?
My mother.
Hello, my dear little witch.
A witch. It takes one to know one.
I'd like one please. One for good fortune.
Will someone kindly pay for my pretty flower? Anyone?
If it is the witch's command...
I'll have one as well.
- One for good fortune. - Two for double delight.
- And for me. - Me too.
Ah, it's begun.
- I could use a bit of fun. - I could use a bit more.
I'm sorry!
Oh, our luck's run out.
Come on and take one. This could be your lucky day.
May I?
I can't believe you have never heard of that one before.
It's how you tell 'em.
Young lady.
To your good health.
Thank you very much.
It's wine?
Anna, are you awake yet?
Too much wine.
Who was he?
Who was who?
The one I saw you dancing with.
Ah, Kazuhiko. He is an old friend of mine.
He's a very good dancer, isn't he?
So are you.
Well, in that case, may I have this dance?
But wait... but I can't dance.
Don't worry. Follow my lead.
Look for me again, Anna.
And don't tell anyone our precious secret. You promise?
Wait, wait...
I thought I saw something.
It's that girl, the one staying with the Oiwas.
Dear Anna, Are you doing well? I read your story about the tide coming in, and found it very interesting. Isn't it strange that the pull of the moon can change the landscape so drastically? Even though it's far away, it continues to have an effect on the world's surface. It made me think how amazing the moon really is. How was the Tanabata Festival? I hear that even children from neighboring towns come to it and it gets very lively. Did you make any friends? Keep telling me about what you're doing, because I really look forward to hearing it. Oh, and I hear that after the Obon holiday, the weather there turns very finicky, changing on a whim. Please be careful not to get sick. Yoriko
Waiting for the other shoe to drop.
If only the saying was, "waiting for the other shoe to show up".
I am sure it's somewhere.
I'll look for it.
You know how many shoes I have lost out there.
You dig around that marsh, I bet you will find a few pairs of mine.
And none of them in her size.
Never mind. Our daughter left some shoes in the attic.
I'll bring them out, just in case.
Thank you. That would be great.
There it is.
Marnie...
Wow.
Not only are they big, but my oh my are they tasty.
Quite talented with the knife there.
I like to cook. Auntie teaches me all the time.
Anna, you're so polite and well-behaved.
My daughter could learn a thing or two from you.
Careful. Watch your back.
You know, I can remember when you first came to Yoriko's place.
You should have seen her face.
My oh my, that was the happiest day of her life.
Her only worry that day was how to make up for the 5 year she hadn't had with you.
That's probably where those knife skills come from.
She's always been a worrier, that one.
She would phone me every other second.
Is Anna eating too little? Is Anna eating too much?
Oh,sorry. I shouldn't tell tales about your mother.
I know what she is like.
We have so many pictures of you that Yoriko sent use over the years.
She is very proud of you. I'll show 'em to you later.
Oh. Setsu, look.
I just found the wind chime I made on our honeymoon.
Little distraction from the heat.
Looks like your hair is growing out.
How about a little trim?
Right. That would be a disaster.
Marnie?
Look for me again.
I can't believe I almost forget about Marnie!
Marnie...
Marnie.
Marnie...
Would you mind?
Please.
I see you are an artist as well.
Your drawing looks like someone I once knew.
She was lovely.
She is.
But I haven't seen her for a week.
I wonder if she's upset with me 'cause I forgot about her.
If she's a friend, everything will be fine once you talk to her.
Say, will you please take a look?
Sure.
- Wow. -Do you think the colors are too messy?
No, it's wonderful.
I'm Hisako.
And I'm in love with that oval Marsh House. And you?
I'm Anna. And I love it, too.
You know, we are going to have to be quick with our artwork.
before the new folks move in.
The renovations work's already under way.
Could someone pass the jack?
Thanks for your hard work. Please have some tea.
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Hey, let's take a break!
Now's as good as any.
Hey! Are you Marnie?
Come on. Come on.
Oh. Hardly recognized it from this side.
Probably because of the new paint job. It's not finished yet.
Come on.
Hi, you guys.
Hi there. How are you?
Got a friend with you today, huh?
You can wear any of those slippers.
- A guest? - Yeah, a secret one.
Secret?
Hey!
Never mind.
Sorry, make yourself at home.
Thank you very much.
Yes, Yes. it's a lovely place.
Yes, we're right in the middle of renovations.
Is this the same room?
Upstairs.
I am sure you know the way.
OK, this is my room.
So, it is.
And so...
It's a cute room.
I believe this used to be your room, corrrect?
What?
Don't play games. You are Marnie.
Marnie? really I'm not.
What? So, then why do I see you looking up at my window all the time?
Because I...
Come on. I am going to show you where I have seen you.
See, you are always down there.
I am not Marnie.
I just love this mansion. I draw it all the time.
That can't be.
How come you acted so surprised when I called you Marnie earlier?
What I want to know is how you even know that name?
I found it behind the shelf.
A diary?
That's right. It's your diary.
Marnie!
I'll go pour you some Queen Mary, your favorite.
And I'll be right back.
"Last night I went for a row in my nightie."
"The marsh and the moon were very pretty at night."
"I shall do it again."
"June 8th. A party!"
"Father, and Mother and many of their friends came. It was such fun."
"I went outside from the sunroom
and danced with a flower girl."
"But..."
"Nan locked me in my room because of last night."
"So there won't be any midnight boatrides for a while."
See, it's actually you, isn't it?
No. It's not.
Marnie is someone...
Someone...
...it's just someone that I invented.
An imaginary girl, only in my mind.
But I suppose this is Marnie's diary.
I suppose it's as if she really lived here in this room.
OK, no messing around. You are really not her?
No.
- She's only imaginary? - That's right.
But I thought you were...and your diary said...and you came back.
My name is Anna.And I came from Sapporo for the summer.
Hiya. I'm Sayaka.
And I come from Tokyo.
Wait a sec. If she was imaginary, why is the name in the dairy the same?
I don't know.
Marnie must be real. I'm going to investigate again.
Marnie...
Who are you?
Is that me?
It's you.
Marnie!
Wait, Marnie, no. That one, it's not done.
Wow, you are really good.
Oh, thank you.
I've never had anyone draw me before. How nice!
I missed you.
I called for you and in my heart, you shouted.
And I you.
Come with me.
No.
You come with me, please.
I can't go very far from the mansion.
OK then, we'll go wherever it is that you want to go.
You sure know a lot about mushrooms, Marnie.
Father taught me when I was little.
I once brought home three bags full of mushrooms.
You should have seen the look on my mother's face.
Why so quiet?
Are you alright?
Marnie, you are so lucky.
I wish... I wish that I was you.
Tell me.
Well, I'm...
...a foster child.
My real parents died when I was little.
My grandmother, too.
I know they didn't die on purpose, but...
Sometimes I feel like I can't forgive them...
... for leaving me all alone.
I'm actually jealous of you.
I think you're lucky to be a foster child.
If you didn't really have any relatives left,
then the folks who took you in as a daughter
must be truly kindhearted people.
So, should I tell you a big secret?
It's about my foster parents. It's complicated and they are really nice people but,
I'm not their real child, yet they raised me, which I appreciate.
But once, I saw some documents.
Those documents showed that my foster parents are...
...paid to look after me.
Really?
Really. It was a letter from the government.
It said something about how they were going to increase the subsidy for me.
I'm sure there's a reason.
I don't care what the reason is.
They wouldn't get that money if I were their real child.
It's because I am not that they get paid.
Even worse, they hide it from me.
I can see why that would hurt but that doesn't mean Auntie doesn't love you.
Seriously! Don't you see?
None of the other kids in the building get money. Only we do.
And she always had this worried look as if I'm gonna find out about it and then...
And I hate myself for worrying about this too.
I can't... I can't...
believe in anything anymore.
It's OK. It's OK to cry.
Just know that I love you forever.
I love you more than any girl I've ever known.
I think it's your turn to tell me your secret next.
It was only when I was very young that I went picking mushrooms with Father.
Nowadays, I hardly see Father and Mother.
Mother's usually away traveling.
And due to Father's work, he only comes home about twice a year.
So, the only ones at the mansion are Nan and the two maids.
And me.
I slip out while they're gossiping.
And look how free I get to be!
But it really is glorious when Father and Mother are home.
They host parties!
Yeah, like the one the other night.
With my amazing parents and many glamorous, delightful people,
And I always get to have a new dress and I always get to dance..
That's when I tell myself that I'm the luckiest girl in the while wide world.
Yeah.
Oh Anna, will you be my friend forever and ever?
Yes of course. Forever and ever.
Nan's always in a foul mood.
She yanks me by the arm, brushes my hair very hard.
No one would imagine I'm being bullied, right?
But it really hurts.
Enough to cry.
The maids love to frighten me.
When I was small, they used to threatened me.
Saying, "Naughty kids get shut in the silo
"where ghosts suck out their souls,"
Do you mean the silo on the hill?
Yes. And once on a stormy night, they dragged me up there.
All the way up, I was kicking and screaming.
I was so frightened, I thought I would die.
Then,
just as we got there, as the sky turned its darkest,
The maids were terrified, so we didn't go inside.
Anna, I think I can endure anything else.
Anything but the silo.
I have never heard such a terrible thing!
I hope the maids and Nan do get struck by lightning!
Never mind. Hasn't anyone ever tried to frighten you before?
No way! And definitely not on purpose.
Well, that was my little secret.
Anna, You are lucky. I wish I was you.
Our castle.
Please don't worry about it.
Oh Marnie, I love you so very much.
More than anyone I've ever known.
Makes me happy.
Funny, it's kind of like we traded places.
How true.
Oh no. The tide's coming in.
Hey, let's go to the silo together.
- What? - The stories about the ghosts can't be true.
We wll go make sure.
Tomorrow...no, let's go now.
I don't care who Marnie really is.
I just want to help her.
You okay, Marnie?
Yes, I'm OK. I will be fine as long as I'm with you.
Kazuhiko.
Anna!
Anna, hey! Perfect timing!
I found it. Anna!
Look at this. Only the rest of the diary.
Marnie...
I'm sorry! Another time!
Aww. But it's a major discovery.
And it's going to rain!
Who is it?
Is someone there?
Marnie!
So you did go ahead. Don't scare me like that.
Marnie.
- Are you okay? Why did you... - Kazuhiko!
I'm frightened. I heard somebody below.
I thought I'd die of fright. Kazuhiko...
What're you talking about? it's me, Anna. What's going on?
Anna... Anna!
I don't want anyone making fun of me.
But I haven't the courage.
Oh, Anna.
You have courage. Look, you came up here.
Let's go home.
Wait!
It's only the wind. Let's go.
You and me. We'll go home together.
Anna, come back here.
Please, Anna.
Hey, eerything's gonna be fine.. I'm sure we can make it down.
After all, we made it up. Follow me.
No! Please don't leave me. Please!
No!
Marnie!
Let's go over there. It's safer.
I'm cold. I am so cold...
Oh, Anna, I'm scared. It's horrible.
Don't you worry, we'll be fine as long as we're together.
You did well, Marnie. Real well.
You will be fine. I am here.
Kazuhiko!
I thought you'd never come.
I thought you've gone...
There. Come on , Marine. Let's go home.
Marnie?
Marnie!
Marnie. You left me behind.
Even you.
Kazuhiko... Kazuhiko...
This guy's all over this diary.
"Kazuhiko is trying to take me to the silo."
Silo...
What?
Easy. Why are you so jumpy tonight?
- It's just supper time, Sherlock. - Takeshi wait!
I cannot believe you talked me into this.
It's not safe.
And you think it's safe for my friend? What if she gets pneumonia?
Is that...
Anna!
Anna, are you okay?
So cruel...
Anna?
So cruel, Marnie...
She's burning up.
I'll go get some help.
You'll be fine.
- Hang in there - Be right back.
Anna...
How's she doing now?
Well, her fever has not coming down yet.
Doctor gave her a shot earlier but...
I see.
So cruel...
Marnie, how could you?
I won't forgive you.
Leaving me behind without a word.
Anna! My dear Anna!
Marnie! How could you leave me behind back there?
How could you betray me like that?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to leave you all alone.
But at that moment,
you simply weren't there.
What are you talking about?
Oh, Anna, Forgive me.
Anna, I can't stay here any longer.
I have to say goodbye to you.
So please, Anna, I need to hear that you forgive me.
Please forgive me. Please.
Anna...
Of course, I forgive you, Marnie!
I love you. I love you.
And I won't ever forget you!
I'll never forget you! Ever!
Feeling better?
Anna.
Sayaka's come to see you.
Thanks.
Oh, do you want to see her in your room?
The view from the balcony today is beautiful. I'd love to show you too, Auntie. Anna
No, I will go out. it feels nice outside.
Hi Sayaka.
Glad you are feeling better.
Thanks very much.
Something else...
Reading this is what made me think you might be at the silo.
What is it?
Remember the diary? Well, those are the missing pages.
You know, some things I remember, some I don't.
Well, I think this might help you.
I found a clue in this painting that was behind the bookshelf.
Maybe I'm psychic.
Turn it over.
Hisako!
Can you tell us what you know about her?
It would mean a lot to me.
Of course, but I am afraid it's a rather sad story.
I'm ready for it.
It was a very long time ago.
I used to go play at the Marsh House quite often.
Marnie and I were still very little.
Watch out, it's a bear!
Let me see.
And look here. This is my dashing dad.
Marnie loved to boast about
her glamorous parents and their extravagant parties.
But the truth is, she was being neglected.
Goodbye, Marnie.
Momma! Momma, no!
That poor child...
Momma, don't leave me.
Seems even the maids were bullying her.
That's awful!
Later, Marnie moved to Sapporo and married Kazuhiko, her childhood friend.
With her family torn apart and feeling lost,
it was Kazuhiko who was always there to support her.
How romantic. So Kazuhiko was a good man.
Two years later, Emily was born.
Living at last in the warm household she'd always wanted, Marnie was happy.
I didn't see her for quite a while after that.
The next time I saw her was a few years after Kazuhiko had died of an illness.
Marnie was distraught.
The shock of her husband's death left her too ill. She was placed in a sanatorium.
Sanatorium?
It's a place where you go to get better.
That is dreadful. What happened to Emily?
Marnie's parents had passed away, leaving no one to look after her.
Unable to cope, Marnie felt she had no choice,
but to send young Emily off to boarding school.
By the time Emily returned at age 13, she'd become a different child they said.
Emily.
She was willful and independent.
And even though she knew her mother had been ill,
Emily bore a grudge for being sent away at such an early age.
Oh, so, now you are trying to sound like a mother?
I am your mother. And I am simply saying you may not know what's best for you.
You need to think...
Are you even listening to me at all? You just don't get it.
It's too late...
They never did make up after that.
Emily, please. I am your mother.
I've never thought of you as a mother even when you were around.
Emily ran away from home and soon got married.
She was expecting, you see.
But then,
One night, Emily and her husband died in a car accident.
I heard that Marnie took their little girl in.
She was determined to never let this child be lonely.
Still, she couldn't got over the shock of losing Emily.
Marnie became very ill and died the next year.
That was about 10 years ago.
I'm sorry, it's such a sad story.
It's alright. I really do appreciate it.
Marnie adored that mansion.
She loved the view of the marsh from her window.
She said it felt like the birds were speaking to her.
She had a lonely life, but she always lived it to the fullest.
She lived life with a smile, determined to be happy.
So you've met Marnie too then.
I really wish we could have played more.
I know but the plan was always for me to stay just for the summer.
Will you be here again next summer?
Certainly hope so. We should keep in touch.
Totally, Pinkie promise?
Pinkie promise.
Anna, I put the painting and the dairy back where I found them.
Good, it's for the best.
I haven't told anyone in my family.
Let's keep it our secret.
- How funny. - What?
Without Marnie, I would never have you as my friend.
That's for sure.
Marnie...
The young girl who is trapped behind the blue window.
That was quite some time ago.
Exactly, in order to save her life, he makes the decision.
I love that part.
Now, I want to read it all over again.
- Read the sequel next summer? - Yeah.
Anna!
Look, it's Auntie!
Anna...
Careful. You can't just stand up like that.
I got excited.
Guess what? Auntie's here.
Ah, Yoriko, good to see you.
Thank you for taking care of Anna.
She's doing well, and she even made a darling little friend.
How can I ever repay you?
Don;t be silly. It was our pleasure. We didn't do anything at all.
Anna's been great to have around.
It was like our daughter had come home. It was fun.
Hope she's come again.
Thanks.
Let's go talk inside.
I'm impressed you didn't call us once.
I'm all packed.
Anna.
What is it?
There's something very important that I think we needed to talk about.
Every month, we've been recieving subsidies from the government to cover your expenses.
We didn't want you to know.
I don't know why but we just didn't.
- It just felt... - It's fine.
You must believe me, Anna. Whether or not we recieved money,
nothing can change how we feel about you.
I already knew.
I'm happy you told me about it anyway.
Oh Anna!
I've been looking at all the photos you sent up here.
Photos?
Oh yes. While you were away, I was looking at old photo albums,
and I found this picture.
Do you remember?
It's the Marsh House.
When you first came to us, you wouldn't let it go.
Someone at the orphanage told me,
it belonged to your grandmother.
My beloved home Marnie
Marnie!
So that's who she was.
Anna.
And so I was in the silo all night long.
Of course I was ever so scared.
But then, that's when your grandpa came.
He encouraged me, saying I did well.
I've overcome many frightening things in life.
And Anna, so will you.
After all, you're my only grandchild and you have my love.
Now and,
forever.
Forever.
Excuse me.
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Anna.
I'm sorry about the other day.
Next year, you better join us for trash pickup.
Was that a friend?
Uh, maybe.
Hi, Hisako!
Anna. Hello.
I'm... I'm going home to Sapporo now.
Is that right?
Judging by the look on your face, I would say something good has happened.
Yes, lots of good things. I'm really happy now.
Good.
And this is... this is my mother.
Thank...thank you very much for all your kindness to Anna.
Truly, it was my pleasure.
Let's draw together again next summer. Shall we, Anna?
Yes.
I'll write you a letter. I have some wonderful news to tell you.
Thank you.
Again, thank you very much.
Wonderful news?
Yeah, I'll tell you about it later.
Oh, why not now?
I promise I'll tell you later.
Toichi! Sayaka! Goodbye!
I never had that many friends growing up...
So I learned to be Ok with just me.
Just me, Just me, Just me.
And I'll be fine on the outside.
I like to eat in school by myself, anyway...
So I'll just stay right here.
Right here, right here, right here.
And I'll be fine on the outside.
So I just sit in my room after hours with the moon...
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died...
Would you remember my face?
So I left home, I packed up and I moved far away...
From my past one day.
And I laugh.
I laugh, I laugh, I laugh.
And I sound fine on the outside.
Sometimes I feel lost, sometimes I'm confused...
Sometimes I find that I am not alright.
And I cry, and I cry, and I cry...
So I just sit in my room, after hours with the moon...
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died?
Would you remember my face?