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While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
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- Where can I watch The Boy and the Heron online?
- You can stream The Boy and the Heron on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Boy and the Heron come out?
- The Boy and the Heron was released in 2023.
- What genre is The Boy and the Heron?
- The Boy and the Heron is a animation, fantasy, and drama film.
- How long is The Boy and the Heron?
- The Boy and the Heron runs about 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Who stars in The Boy and the Heron?
- The Boy and the Heron stars Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki, and Aimyon.
- How is The Boy and the Heron rated?
- The Boy and the Heron currently scores 7.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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