Wolf Children (2012)

Wolf Children (2012)

A strange story of love and parenting but the children are half-human, half-wolf.

The Very Best

9.0

Movie

Japan
Japanese
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
2012
MAMORU HOSODA
Amon Kabe, Aoi Miyazaki, Bunta Sugawara
117 min

What it's about

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

The take

If you're living alone and just came back home from a bad day, Wolf Children can make you feel like everything's alright. It's the kind of movie that feels like a warm hug and one that you will likely bookmark to get back to for this exact reason. Co-written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda, who's most known for The Girl Who Leaps Through Time, the title is to be taken without any salt: it tells the, allegedly true, story of a woman raising children who are half-human and half-wolf. It all starts with Yuki studying at Tokyo University, where she meets a mysterious and handsome young man, who can turn into a wolf at will. They fall in love and have children inheriting this strange skill. This is where the colorful visuals and life-affirming vibe of this anime give way to a bleak narrative turn. Wolf Children is a strange story of love and parenting told in an imitable style.

Comments

Simple yet captivating story. Completely heartwarming, features a beautiful soundtrack and amazing visuals.

A good movie to watch when looking for relaxing, calm good story.

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