Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, a film from Japan’s renowned Ghibli, is due to be released shortly.
Last year, the streaming behemoth Netflix revealed that it would adapt the animation into a live-action film. They released the first teaser for the series today, and fans are ecstatic.
Borrowing from Astrid Lindgren, a famous Swedish author, the reimagined tale comes from the sharp mind of Hans Rosenfeldt, and it was pieced together by Filmlance Production.
According to the streamer, the remake of the 2017 animated series will chronicle “the adventures of a spirited and rebellious girl born into a gang of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian castle.”
It added, “As Ronja grows older, she discovers the magical but perilous forest with its unique and intriguing creatures.
Nonetheless, she feels more at ease in the forest than within the walls of the massive castle.”
“When Ronja meets the young boy Birk from a rival gang, it marks the beginning of a dark family feud and a forbidden friendship emerges, all while a notorious bailiff arrives to rid the forest of robbers once and for all.”
Kerstin Linden, Christopher Wagelin, Sverrir Gudnason, Pernilla August, and Johan Ulveson co-star in the two-part series.
The first six episodes of the series are scheduled to be released on March 28th, with the second portion expected later this year.
The teaser promises a family-friendly story with a sinister twist, which has fostered enthusiasm among fans and anime enthusiasts alike, eagerly anticipating the day they can enjoy their favorite film’s remake.
