Howl from Beyond the Fog

Howl from Beyond the Fog

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Release Date

7/13/2019

Runtime

35 mins

Overview

Set during the Meiji reformation era in a small village in Kyushu, Japan. The story revolves around a young boy named Izana and a blind woman named Takiri, the two encounter the large monster Nebula who since ancient times was feared as the god of lake Amenosagiri. Theme of the film focuses on the Japanese concept of light and darkness, as told by puppetry and model miniaturization of the films’ world with practical special effects by Keizo Murase.

Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

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Revenue

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A haunting visual poem that moves between folklore and intimate human connection, rendered through exquisite practical puppetry and miniatures. It unfolds with meditative pacing as a boy and a blind woman encounter an ancient lake god, exploring the interplay of light and darkness in Japanese spirituality.

Mood

ContemplativeWistfulUnsettlingHopeful

Themes

FaithComing of ageNatureMemory

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Meditative

Look

Stop-motionPractical effectsPainterly

Structure

Single location

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