The Boy and the Beast

Plot

Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.

Genres

Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Year

2015

Runtime

119 min

Director

Mamoru Hosoda

Cast

Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani, Suzu Hirose, Lily Franky, Yo Oizumi, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Haru Kuroki

TMDB rating

7.9 / 10

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