Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother’s death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world…
Studio Ghibli presents this semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of animation legend Hayao Miyazaki. This is the Donegal premiere of the 2024 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, a staggering work of imagination from one of cinema’s true artists.
This English-language dubbed version of the film features the voices of Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh, and a stunning soundtrack from Joe Hisaishi, Miyazaki’s musical collaborator on such classics as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away (2023, Japan, 124 mins)
“This may be Miyazaki’s most expansive and magisterial film” – Caryn James, BBC
“A film full of stunning images that vary from sublime to nightmarish” – Tim Grierson, Screen Daily
NB: This film is rated 12A, and continues scenes that may not be suitable for very young children
