Wolf Children

Wolf Children

2012 · 117 min · JA · PG · 8.2 (2,492 votes)
Dir. Mamoru Hosoda · Starring Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii, Momoka Ohno, Amon Kabe · Music Masakatsu Takagi

One mother, two worlds, endless sacrifice...

AnimationFamilyDramaFantasy

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

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This film offers a deeply moving, bittersweet journey through the trials and joys of single parenthood and growing up different. It's a tender, visually stunning experience, blending the magical with the mundane, evoking a sense of wonder and quiet reflection on family bonds and self-discovery.

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