# A Letter to Momo (2012)

> A grieving Tokyo girl discovers mischievous island spirits whose supernatural antics help her reconnect with her late father and embrace a new home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/68180

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family
- Director: Hiroyuki Okiura
- Cast: Karen Miyama, Yûka, Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Yamadera, Cho, Yoshisada Sakaguchi, Ikuko Tani, Takeo Ogawa
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853614/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, gentle, whimsical, family movie night, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A young girl discovers the magic of her new home while unraveling the mystery of her father's unfinished letter.

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