If my dad married my mom’s younger sister I’d probably be pissed too.
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Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
The Boy and the Heron
君たちはどう生きるか
An atmospheric, acclaimed animation.
Animation
Fantasy
Drama
2023
2h 4m
3.9(1267k)via LetterboxdSoma Santoki + 4 more
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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Miyazaki is so fucking sad that his son can’t draw bro
You can sit and ponder the very nature of existence and grief. Juggling the choice of letting go or staying. Asking yourself if you really had enough time with someone you love before that time runs out.Or you can crank 90’s and build a block tower
Common questions
What is The Boy and the Heron about?+
A boy named Mahito copes with the loss of his mother during the Second World War by traveling to a rural estate, where a talking bird leads him into an alternate, surreal reality.
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?+
Hayao Miyazaki directed this 2023 film, marking a major return for the acclaimed animator.
Has The Boy and the Heron won any awards?+
The film received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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