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Tomorrow (2023)

Writer's picture: Kyle BainKyle Bain

-Written by Kyle Bain.


When a young boy encounters a stray dog, they form a bond that will change their lives forever. Tomorrow is a testament to the power of camaraderie and the importance of friendship, especially during the most trying times of our lives. 


The development of the animated sets present in Tomorrow are spectacular, incredibly real, and perfectly immersive. There were moments in which I found myself mesmerized by the visuals and as a result, for just a second, forgot that I was watching an animated film. The animation is the most important aspect of Tomorrow, and while our unnamed protagonist is relevant and important to the development of the film, it’s the sets that become so immersive and allow the film to move forward at such an effective rate. 


The score is one of the most beautiful things that I’ve heard in film so far this year. A beautiful blend of string, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments bring to life a whimsical and relatable score that resonates with viewers from the start. Woven into the fabric of this score is something reminiscent of Disney’s 1992 classic, Aladdin. This not only helps to set the tone, but the familiarity of the Aladdin score and soundtrack helps to set the physical scene as well, expressing to viewers Tomorrow’s geographical location and deepening the meaning behind the music that drives this film forward. 


Tonally, Tomorrow slips back and forth between something whimsical and harrowing–developing a juxtapositional balance that transcends the entirety of the production. The protagonist blurs the line between good and bad, highlighting the immaturity that often rings true in younger individuals, but incorporates strong bits of humanity within his character. He is an enigma, a character that possesses both positive and negative qualities. He’s well developed, and ultimately easy to appreciate as a result of his humanity and the amount of realism thrust upon him. 


Opposite our protagonist is effectively the hero of Tomorrow, an unnamed dog. This character serves a couple of different purposes throughout this film: to supplement the main character and to develop a more affectionate and sympathetic tone. The dog works in both ways, constantly providing the protagonist with opportunities to grow, as well as the ability to achieve his goals throughout. I don’t know about you, but I tend to care more about animals in films than I do about people–and that allows the heavier tones within the film to come through more clearly. Tomorrow, as wonderful as it is otherwise, finds a ton of success as a result of the inclusion of this canine companion. 


Rarely do I find myself harping on a film’s score, floored by the emotion that it develops–but Tomorrow’s score is phenomenal, and the aspect of the film that most entertained me. Fereydoon Bahrami brings a gusto to this film, and his score is a brilliant representation of these characters and the story as a whole. The film as a whole is fantastic and a wonderfully whimsical, but honest representation of both human struggle and friendship. 


Directed by Aryasb Feiz. 


Written by Aryasb Feiz, Kaveh Ruintan, & Amir Zoghi. 


8.5/10 = WORTH RENTING OR BUYING


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