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The Boy and the Heron
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The Boy and the Heron

2023 · 124 min Animation Adventure Fantasy Drama Family
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Boy and the Heron is a solid entry rated 7.4/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2023, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Soma Santoki

Soma Santoki

Mahito Maki (voice)

Masaki Suda

Masaki Suda

Gray Heron (voice)

Ko Shibasaki

Ko Shibasaki

Kiriko (voice)

Aimyon

Aimyon

Lady Himi (voice)

Yoshino Kimura

Yoshino Kimura

Natsuko (voice)

Takuya Kimura

Takuya Kimura

Shoichi Maki (voice)

Keiko Takeshita

Keiko Takeshita

Izumi (voice)

Jun Fubuki

Jun Fubuki

Utako (voice)

Sawako Agawa

Sawako Agawa

Eriko (voice)

Karen Takizawa

Karen Takizawa

Warawara (voice)

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