# Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

> A gifted village boy summons magical origami and confronts a supernatural family vendetta through a visually dazzling samurai folklore quest.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/195018

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family
- Director: Travis Knight
- Cast: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Brenda Vaccaro, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4302938/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, dreamy, eerie, family movie night, fantasy film night

## Synopsis

A young boy embarks on a magical quest to uncover his family's legacy and confront ancient spirits.

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