
The Cat Returns
It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?
Directed by Hiroyuki Morita
Produced by Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
A whimsical, warmly animated adventure about a schoolgirl's self-discovery through kindness and compassion in a magical cat kingdom.
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
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Does The Cat Returns end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is The Cat Returns easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is The Cat Returns scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Cat Returns sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The Cat Returns violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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