Giovanni's Island is a tale of family, unlikely friendship and growing up in days after the end of the second World War. Days after the end of World War II, the Soviet army invaded the Kuril Islands, a chain of islands that stretches from Russia to Japan, that were full of Japanese inhabitants. As the adults plot and plan, the children struggle with coming to terms with the new inhabitants. Their once large house is now split in two, with one half now belonging to the Russian commander.
Giovanni's Island is a heartbreaking tale of what happens to normal people after a war is over. It explores friendship and the innocence of children. Even though it was very sad at the end, I really enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed the film because it was beautifully drawn and it was based on a true story that happened during World War II. I would recommend it for children 10+.
