★ 7.8
MOVIE INFORMATION
The Boy and the Heron
“Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.”
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Release date
2023-07-14
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Language
JA
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STORY
Movie Overview
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
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Our Review
The Boy and the Heron is a animation, fantasy, drama released in 2023. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
With a runtime of 124 minutes, The Boy and the Heron offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its animation, fantasy, drama style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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