# Mirai (2018)

> A jealous young boy journeys through his family’s past and a magical garden to discover empathy for his new baby sister.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/325115

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Mamoru Hosoda
- Cast: Moka Kamishiraishi, Haru Kuroki, Gen Hoshino, Kumiko Aso, Mitsuo Yoshihara, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Koji Yakusho, Masaharu Fukuyama
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6900448/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, witty, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young boy's world is turned upside down, but magic awaits in his backyard.

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