Director, Writer and Original works: Mamoru Hosoda
Cast (Voice Talent): Moka Kamishiraishi, Haru Kuroki, Gen Hoshino, Kôji Yakusho, Masaharu Fukuyama
The movie follows a 4-year old boy who is struggling to cope with the arrival of a little sister in the family, until things turn magical. A mysterious garden in the backyard of the boy’s home becomes a gateway allowing the child to travel back in time and encounter his mother as a little girl and his great-grandfather as a young man. These fantasy-filled adventures allow the child to change his perspective and help him become the big brother he was meant to be.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Disc Format(s): DVD5
Running time
Approx. 98 mins
Languages
JAPANESE Dolby Digital 5.1
CANTONESE Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
CHINESE (TRADITIONAL)
ENGLISH
Rating
I
Nominated in the Animated Feature Film category of the 91st Academy Awards & 76th Golden Globe Awards.