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The Boy and the Heron
The State Theatre
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 1:00 PM
After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.
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Admission Matinee - $9.00

 
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Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

The Boy and the Heron is the new critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro.

After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.

English dub and original Japanese audio both available. Showtimes listed with (CC) will be in Japanese with English subtitles.
Film Info
Open Caption Screening:Yes
Series:Oscars At The State
Anime at The State
Release Year:2023
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Animation
Adventure
Fantasy
Production Country:Japan
Original Language:Japanese
English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Hayao Miyazaki
Starring:Soma Santoki
Masaki Suda
Ko Shibasaki
Yoshino Kimura
Takuya Kimura
Christian Bale
Dave Bautista
Robert Pattinson
Florence Pugh
Mark Hamill
Social Media
Website:https://gkids.com/films/the-boy-and-the-heron/