# Wolf Children (2012)

> A devoted mother raises two wolf-blooded children in secrecy as they grow toward radically different ways of belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/73579

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Mamoru Hosoda
- Cast: Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii, Momoka Ohno, Amon Kabe, Takuma Hiraoka, Megumi Hayashibara
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140203/

## Ember's analysis

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

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and resilience as a mother navigates the challenges of raising her extraordinary children in secret.

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