Enchanting.
Wolf Children(おおかみこどもの雨と雪)
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Japan · 2012
Rated PG · 1h 57m
Director Mamoru Hosoda
Starring Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii
Genre Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
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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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Los Angeles Times by Kenneth Turan
Wolf Children is rather an odd story, told in a one-of-a-kind style that feels equal parts sentimental, somber and strange.
The movie is hauntingly romantic at heart, in the best spirit of a Gothic fairytale, but without the harsh shadows or hard edges.
Time Out London by Trevor Johnston
This anime feature takes an intriguing premise and does little with it. The detailed Ghibli-esque visuals are decent enough, but this is disappointingly bland.
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