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Kensuke's Kingdom (PG) (AD)

— ,Cinemas 2 & 3

A young boy finds himself washed ashore on an island in the Pacific, in this animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel. 

A fictionalised story written by the great children’s writer known for War Horse & Alone on A Wild, Wild Sea. Kensuke’s Kingdom tells the story of a family looking for a fresh start sailing across the Pacific ocean, when their young son Michael is swept away in a storm. 

Finding himself on a seemingly deserted island, Michael soon discovers that he and his dog are not the only ones out there. 

A touching tale that will stop you in your tracks and ask you about your relationship with the world around you.

Starring Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Raffey Cassidy and Ken Watanabe.

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

2023 dirs Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry 84 min

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Cinemas 2 & 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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