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The Boy and the Heron
2023 2h 4m Hayao Miyazaki

The Boy and the Heron

★ 7.5 IMDb
Animation Fantasy Drama
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."
Production DesignerYōji Takeshige

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Won Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Won BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film
Nominated Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature
Won Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film
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