The Boy and the Heron
By Hayao Miyazaki
2023
Animation / Adventure
2h04
The Boy and the Heron
By Hayao Miyazaki
2023
Animation / Adventure
2h04
7.3/10
4.2/5
Press3.8/5
Spect.
Synopsis
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."
Community Reviews
Opinions on 'How Do You Live?' are mixed, reflecting a spectrum of reactions. While many praise its stunning animation and deep philosophical undertones, others find the plot overly complex and hard to follow. The film's visual beauty and emotional depth are frequently highlighted, but some viewers struggle with its abstract narrative and lack of clear direction, feeling that it demands multiple viewings to fully appreciate its layers and messages.
👍 Visual splendor and emotional depth lauded.
👎 Plot complexity may confuse some viewers.
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Reviews and Comments
21 reviews
Rated 8/10 by Kella Alia "Bon film ! J’ai passé un bon moment, mais j’ai trouvé la fin plutôt bâclée…"
Vu avec Coco et Maxime, Beau film as always, par contre l'histoire est vraiment perchée et on se perd vite. Rythme du film assez bof.
pour un Ghibli je suis assez déçue mais les musiques sont magiques comme les autres films
Rated 8/10 by Kella Alia "Bon film ! J’ai passé un bon moment, mais j’ai trouvé la fin plutôt bâclée…"
Vu avec Coco et Maxime, Beau film as always, par contre l'histoire est vraiment perchée et on se perd vite. Rythme du film assez bof.
pour un Ghibli je suis assez déçue mais les musiques sont magiques comme les autres films
