Meanwhile on Earth
$10.50
Dir. Hiroyuki Morita
2002, Japan, 75 min
Rated G
Japanese with English subtitles
In this sequel to Whisper of the Heart, a quiet suburban schoolgirl, Haru, is pitched into a fantastical feline world and must find her inner strength to make her way back home.
Walking with her friend after a dreary day at school, Haru eyes a cat with a small gift box in its mouth attempting to cross a busy street. The cat fumbles the package in the middle of the road as a truck is rapidly bearing down. Haru manages to scoop the cat away to safety. To her amazement, the cat then gets up on its hind legs, brushes itself off, and thanks her very politely. Strange behavior indeed, but this is nothing compared to what happens later that evening when the King of Cats shows up in a feline motorcade replete with vassals, maidens, and even Secret Service cats. In a show of gratitude for saving his son’s life, the king cat showers Haru with gifts – including a large supply of individually wrapped live mice – and decrees that she shall marry the cat prince and come to live as a princess in the secret Kingdom of Cats.
For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. This August, join us to experience the wonder of these groundbreaking, beloved animated films.
This seven film series highlights the works of studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, as well as directors Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
Featuring The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), When Marnie Was There (2014), Princess Mononoke (1997), Ponyo (2008), Whisper of The Heart (1995), The Cat Returns (2002) and The Boy and The Heron (2023).
