A World Between Us, also released under the title We Are Aliens, is slated to open in French cinemas on December 30, 2026. This animated film from Kohei Kadowaki, co-produced by Japan and France, is distributed by Dulac Distribution.
Tsubasa and Gyotaro are eight years old when they become inseparable. Their friendship forges a world of their own, but it shifts as they grow up. One incident eventually drives them apart, leaving a lasting mark on their lives.
The story spans more than twenty-five years, tracing what becomes of the bonds formed in childhood. Shown at the Directors’ Fortnight and in competition at Annecy in 2026, the film pairs this intimate narrative with animation that draws noticeably on live-action reference material.
The trailer below is presented in its original Japanese version.
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