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2023 · 124 min · PG-13

The Boy and the Heron

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Animation, Fantasy, Drama

The Boy and the Heron (2023) is a Animation film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki set in Japan during the 1940s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of grief & loss, coming of age, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Joe Hisaishi
Cinematography
Atsushi Okui
Cast
Soma SantokiMasaki SudaKo ShibasakiAimyonYoshino KimuraTakuya KimuraKeiko TakeshitaJun Fubuki

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
Rural
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossComing Of AgeFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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