Story Overview of The Boy and the Heron
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."
The Boy and the Heron Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
The Boy and the Heron Details and Cast
| Movie Name | The Boy and the Heron |
| Original Language | Ja |
| Spoken Language | 日本語 |
| Release Date | 2023-07-14 |
| Runtime | 124 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Drama |
| Writer | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Producer | Toshio Suzuki |
The Boy and the Heron Official Trailer
The Boy and the Heron Star Cast
| Soma Santoki | Mahito Maki (voice) |
| Masaki Suda | Gray Heron (voice) |
| Ko Shibasaki | Kiriko (voice) |
| Aimyon | Lady Himi (voice) |
| Yoshino Kimura | Natsuko (voice) |
| Takuya Kimura | Shoichi Maki (voice) |
| Keiko Takeshita | Izumi (voice) |
| Jun Fubuki | Utako (voice) |
| Sawako Agawa | Eriko (voice) |
| Karen Takizawa | Warawara (voice) |
Where to Watch The Boy and the Heron Online (OTT Platforms)
Netflix
Our Review of The Boy and the Heron
'The Boy and the Heron' delivers a mixed animation experience, combining animation, adventure, fantasy, family, drama. Released on 2023-07-14, this 124-minute film by Hayao Miyazaki has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, it’s worth a look for animation fans.
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