The Boy and the Heron
Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning.
2023 PG-13 2h 4m
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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| Original title | 君たちはどう生きるか |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | loss of loved one, world war ii, supernatural, coming of age, based on myths, legends or folklore, teenage boy, semi autobiographical, education, spirituality, poverty, parallel world, troubled childhood |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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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."
When was The Boy and the Heron released?
The Boy and the Heron was released on Dec 8, 2023 (status: Released).
Who directed The Boy and the Heron?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of The Boy and the Heron?
The Boy and the Heron has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 2,825 votes.