Sibling Reverie: Growth and Interdependence in Mamoru Hosoda's 'Mirai'

A story of change, and the threat it can pose to established familial dynamics, from the eyes of a child, Mirai builds on its creator's preoccupation with relationships and growth. With reference to the director's two preceding works, Dave Crewe parses the themes – both intimate and expansive – at play in this touching, imaginative tale.

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Asian cinema, Japan, anime, time travel, family, growing up, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, domestic, home.