Synopsis
Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?
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Cast
- Evan McGuireBrendan (voice)
- Christen MooneyAisling (voice)
- Brendan GleesonAbbot Cellach (voice)
- Mick LallyAidan (voice)
- Liam HouricanBrother Tang / Leonardo (voice)
- Paul TylakBrother Assoua (voice)
- Michael McGrathAdult Brendan (voice)
- Paul YoungBrother Square (voice)
- Nora TwomeyAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
- Alli McCannAdditional Voices and Walla (voice)
Recommendations
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Boxoffice Magazine
The exquisite art and fairytale ambience will win over animation fans and children alike. - 90
Village Voice
Gorgeously mounted tale of enlightenment through art and courage. - 90
Salon
A gorgeous transcription of medieval decorative art and its themes into a contemporary animated narrative, one that should enthrall children older than 8 or so, along with the adults lucky enough to watch with them. - 90
The New York Times
It is only fitting that a movie concerned with the power and beauty of drawing -- the almost sacred magic of color and line -- should be so gorgeously and intricately drawn. - 88
New York Post
Quite unlike anything I've ever seen before. - 85
NPR
There's something kind of captivating about a film that's been painstakingly drawn to glorify the craft of illustration, and that's comfortable using retro techniques. Because after all, what else makes sense for bringing to life the gold and scarlet ornamentation in ancient manuscripts? - 80
Variety
With its jewel-bright colors and intricate use of lines, the result is absolutely luscious to behold. - 80
Time Out
The movie isn’t quite suitable for the extremely young, but its apocalyptic tint may be catnip for smart preteens. They’ll breathe in the chilly air of a mysterious forest--the way forests should be.
