While their mother is in the hospital for an extended period of time, two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, and their father move into a house close by. The girls soon discover they have a friend and helper in the forest, a big creature called Totoro, who watches over them in unexpected ways. Created by the master of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki, “My Neighbor Totoro” has been adored by audiences for twenty years. It’s a gentle film filled with peaceful details, comfortable silences, and friendships that reinforce family life. This is a sweet, loveable movie that you’ll want to watch repeatedly.
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