The Boy and the Heron
- Mon, Dec 11, 2023
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An English subtitled screening of the Boy and the Heron presented by the Varsity and the Japan America Society of Iowa!
Director: Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 124 min. Release Year: 2023
Starring: Aimyon, Ko Shibasaki, Masaki Suda, Soma Santoki, Yoshino Kimura
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.”
Presented in collaboration with Japan America Society of Iowa. Stop by the JASI table in the lobby for a Gibli Origami workshop before the event, and enjoy a Taiko drum performance and Miyazaki-themed introduction before the film!
Please note that this screening will be in Japanese with English subtitles.