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Wolf Children

Wolf Children

Animation · Family · Drama · 2012

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.

Movie details

Wolf Children

“One mother, two worlds, endless sacrifice...”

2012 Animation · Family · Drama 1h 57m

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TMDB

8.2 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Mamoru Hosoda

Written by

Satoko Okudera · Mamoru Hosoda

Aoi Miyazaki

Aoi Miyazaki

Hana (voice)

Takao Osawa

Takao Osawa

Wolf Man (voice)

Haru Kuroki

Haru Kuroki

Yuki (voice)

Yukito Nishii

Yukito Nishii

Ame (voice)

Momoka Ohno

Momoka Ohno

Yuki as a Child (voice)

Amon Kabe

Amon Kabe

Ame as a Child (voice)

Takuma Hiraoka

Takuma Hiraoka

Sohei (voice)

Court is in session

Put Wolf Children on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.