directed by: Hayao Miyazaki, year: 2023
actors: Christian Bale, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Florence Pugh

An unnamed boy living on the edge of a bustling town discovers a mysterious heron who unlocks a doorway to a dreamlike realm. As surreal beings and shifting landscapes unfurl, he must confront grief, fear, and the truth about family and belonging. The journey blends Miyazaki’s signature hand-drawn warmth with imaginative spectacle, weaving memory and resilience into a poetic tale about friendship, courage, and hope in troubled times.

Wonder, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Coming Of Age