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The Boy and the Heron

PG-132h 4m2023Hayao Miyazaki
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 91
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"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."

AnimationFantasyDrama
Loss Of Loved OneWorld War IiSupernaturalEducationComing Of AgeSpiritualityPovertyTeenage BoyParallel WorldTroubled Childhood

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What is The Boy and the Heron (2023) about?

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…

Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki (Mahito Maki (voice)), Masaki Suda (Gray Heron (voice)), Ko Shibasaki (Kiriko (voice)), Aimyon (Lady Himi (voice)), Yoshino Kimura (Natsuko (voice)). The film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

How long is The Boy and the Heron?

The Boy and the Heron has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Boy and the Heron worth watching?

The Boy and the Heron holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Animation, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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