The Boy and the Heron

Showings

Fox Theatre Fri, Dec 22, 2023 9:10 PM
Fox Theatre Sat, Dec 23, 2023 6:45 PM
Fox Theatre Tue, Dec 26, 2023 9:15 PM
Fox Theatre Wed, Dec 27, 2023 6:20 PM
Fox Theatre Thu, Dec 28, 2023 9:15 PM
Fox Theatre Fri, Dec 29, 2023 6:15 PM
Fox Theatre Sat, Dec 30, 2023 6:30 PM
Fox Theatre Mon, Jan 1, 2024 9:00 PM
Fox Theatre Tue, Jan 2, 2024 6:20 PM
Fox Theatre Wed, Jan 3, 2024 3:40 PM
Fox Theatre Thu, Jan 4, 2024 9:10 PM
Fox Theatre Fri, Jan 5, 2024 6:40 PM
Fox Theatre Mon, Jan 8, 2024 9:30 PM
Fox Theatre Tue, Jan 9, 2024 6:30 PM
Fox Theatre Thu, Jan 18, 2024 9:30 PM
Fox Theatre Fri, Jan 26, 2024 9:40 PM
Fox Theatre Tue, Jan 30, 2024 9:30 PM
Film Info
Release Year:2023
Rating:PG
Genre:Animation
Adventure
Fantasy
Drama
Production Country:Japan
Original Language:Japanese
Subtitles:English
Cast/Crew Info
DIRECTOR:Hayao Miyazaki
STARRING:Soma Santoki
Masaki Suda
Ko Shibasaki
Yoshino Kimura
Takuya Kimura

Description

Hailed as a masterpiece in Japan, Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years unfolds as a poignant tale of love and loss, all with a breathtaking display of imagination. Following Miyazaki’s announcement of retirement, this film, “The Boy and the Heron,” stands as a cherished offering—a potential farewell from one of cinema’s most revered artists, renowned for masterpieces like “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke.”

Mahito Maki endures a heartbreaking family tragedy. He is swiftly relocated to the countryside, where his father toils for a family involved in crafting planes for Japan’s military, mirroring Miyazaki’s own family history.

In this secluded environment, Mahito explores the surroundings, encountering a steadfast grey heron that seems inexplicably drawn to him. The pair stumbles upon an abandoned tower. This pivotal moment catapults “The Boy and the Heron” into a realm of wonder.

*Please note this screening will have the original voice cast and English subtitles.