Meanwhile on Earth
$10.50
Dir. Isao Takahata
2013, Japan, 137 min
Japanese with English subtitles
Rated PG
From Studio Ghibli, the studio that brought you the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, comes a powerful and soaring epic that redefines animated storytelling and marks a triumphant highpoint within an extraordinary filmmaking career for director and studio co-founder Isao Takahata.
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her – but ultimately, she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.
Presented in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Toronto.
For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. This December, join us to experience the wonder of these groundbreaking and beloved animated films.
This eight film series highlights the works of studio co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Featuring Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Pom Poko, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Castle In The Sky.
