Wolf Children (2012)
Love wildly.
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.
Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: July 21, 2012
Cast
- Haru Kuroki - Yuki (voice)
- Yukito Nishii - Ame (voice)
- Aoi Miyazaki - Hana (voice)
- Takao Osawa - Wolf Man (voice)
- Momoka Ohno - Yuki as a Child (voice)
- Amon Kabe - Ame as a Child (voice)
- Takuma Hiraoka - Sohei (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara - Sohei's Mother (voice)
- Tadashi Nakamura - Hosokawa (voice)
- Tamio Ohki - Yamaoka (voice)
Screenplay
- Satoko Okudera (Screenplay)
- Mamoru Hosoda (Screenplay)
- Mamoru Hosoda (Original Story)
Music: Masakatsu Takagi
Cinematography: Ryo Horibe
Editing: Shigeru Nishiyama
Production: Studio Chizu, Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, KADOKAWA Shoten, VAP, D.N. Dream Partners, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: ja
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, A Small Boy and a Wise Mentor, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
wolf, forest, death of father, growing up, rural area, werewolf, single mother, adult animation, werewolf child, farming community, farming, anime, mother son relationship, mother daughter relationship, brother sister relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wolf Children 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.
- Who directed Wolf Children?
- Wolf Children was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
- Who stars in Wolf Children?
- Wolf Children stars Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii, Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Momoka Ohno, Amon Kabe.
- How long is Wolf Children?
- Wolf Children has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Wolf Children?
- Wolf Children is a Animation, Family, Drama, Fantasy film.
- How much did Wolf Children gross?
- Wolf Children grossed $55M worldwide.
- Where was Wolf Children produced?
- Wolf Children was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Wolf Children?
- The themes of Wolf Children include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, A Small Boy and a Wise Mentor, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Touching Family Stories.