Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Original Title：さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう
Languages:
- Spanish: Maquia, una historia de amor inmortal
- English: Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
- French: Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
- Russian: Укрась прощальное утро цветами обещания
- Japanese: さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう
- Chinese: 朝花夕誓——于离别之朝束起约定之花
"Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms" (Japanese: さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう) is a 2018 Japanese animated high fantasy drama film directed and written by Mari Okada, and produced by P.A. Works. The story centers on Maquia, a young girl from the Iorph, a mystical race who live for hundreds of years. After losing her home to the kingdom of Mezarte, she finds and raises a human baby named Ariel. As time passes, the bond between Maquia and Ariel evolves, exploring themes of motherhood, separation, and the passage of time. The film's beautiful visuals and moving score complement a poignant tale of love and connection that transcends time and race. It received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and high production quality.