The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron is set in 1940’s wartime Japan and follows the story of Mahito a twelve-year-old boy who has lost his mother and moves with his father to a new rural town, following his father’s re-marriage.
The Boy and the Heron
Hiyao Miyazaki / Japan 2023 / 124 min / Cert 12A / Subtitles
Hayao Miyazaki’s first film in 10 years 'The Boy and the Heron' is set in 1940’s wartime Japan and follows the story of Mahito a twelve-year-old boy who has lost his mother and moves with his father to a new rural town, following his father’s re-marriage. There Mahito struggles to fit in, then meets a talking heron who leads him into a forbidden tower and then on into a fantastical world full of strange animals and magical characters that echo the world he has left. A coming-of-age story, the Boy and the Heron explores grief, acceptance, and redemption.
“A strikingly beautiful densely detailed fantasy” Wendy Ide- The Guardian.
“Thrilling, adventurous, spikily funny and beautifully crafted, a feast for the eyes, mind, heart and soul.” Ben Travis- Empire On-line
Telephone
01785 619080Visit Website
https://www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/Date
5th November 2024
Location Address
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Eastgate Street
Stafford ST16 2LT
Eastgate Street
Stafford ST16 2LT
Cost
£12.00/£11.00/£7.50
Facilities
Accessible
Group Friendly
Toilets
WiFi
Cashless Available
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