A spirited girl's journey to seal ancient gates blends whimsical adventure with a melancholy, atmospheric quest.
A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and a few tense moments.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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