Pom Poko
A bittersweet, wildly imaginative ecological fable that balances slapstick shape-shifting with a deep, aching sense of loss.
- About
- 1994 anime film directed by Isao Takahata
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1994
- Runtime
- 118 min
A bittersweet, wildly imaginative ecological fable that balances slapstick shape-shifting with a deep, aching sense of loss.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 | |
| Horror | 2 | |
| Humour | 6 | |
| Realism | 4 | |
| Romance | 1 | |
| Tension | 4 | |
| Darkness | 6 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 8 |
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