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The Boy and the Heron
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
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.” (Source: Letterboxd)
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About The Boy and the Heron.
- Format
- Anime film
- Release date
- Running time
- 124 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure · Drama · Fantasy · Supernatural
- Catalogue rating
- 7.7 / 10
- Also known as
- Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
- AniList ID
- 109979
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What is The Boy and the Heron 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 him the “long-awaited one.” (Source: Letterboxd)
How long is The Boy and the Heron?
The running time is 124 minutes.
When was The Boy and the Heron released?
The listed premiere date is 14 July 2023.
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