Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki (2012)

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident while hunting for food for their children, a young woman must find ways to raise the werewolf son and daughter that she had with him while keeping their trait hidden from society.

Director:

Mamoru Hosoda

Writers:

Mamoru Hosoda (story), Mamoru Hosoda (screenplay)

Stars:

Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Ohsawa, Haru Kuroki

19 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Aoi Miyazaki	...	Hana (voice)
Takao Ohsawa	...	Wolf Man (voice) (as Takao Osawa in English language version)
Haru Kuroki	...	Yuki (voice)
Yukito Nishii	...	Ame (voice)
Momoka Ôno	...	Young Yuki (voice) (as Momoka Ohno)
Amon Kabe	...	Young Ame (voice)
Takuma Hiraoka	...	Sohei (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara	...	Sohei's Mother (voice)
Tadashi Nakamura	...	Hosokawa (voice)
Tamio Ohki	...	Yamaoka (voice) (as Tamio Ohki in English language version)
Tomie Kataoka	...	Mrs. Nirasaki (voice)
Hajime Inoue	...	Tendo (voice)
Shôta Sometani	...	Mr. Tanabe (voice)
Taichi Masu	...	Radio Announcer (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Melinda Wood Allen	...	Auntie Hotta (voice)

Storyline

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident while hunting for food for their children, a young woman must find ways to raise the werewolf son and daughter that she had with him while keeping their trait hidden from society.

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Plot Keywords:

single mother | werewolf | children | wilderness | mother son relationship | 

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Taglines:

Love wildly

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, brief sensuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

21 July 2012 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Wolf Children

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nippon Television Network (NTV),Studio Chizu,Madhouse

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mamoru Hosoda established Studio Chizu for the production of this film.

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Quotes

[to The Wolf Man]
Hana: I'll welcome you back home.

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Connections

References Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

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Soundtracks

Okaa-san no Uta
Music and Arrangement by Masakatsu Takagi
Lyrics by Mamoru Hosoda
Performed by Ann Sally

User Reviews

Hands down one of the best movies ever.

Wolf Children, or Ōkami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki) as its called in Japan, is hands down one of the best movies I have ever seen. Not even counting its ranking among the anime category, Wolf Children takes place in my own personal hall of fame movies. In this movie, director Mamoru Hosoda completely blows away all expectations with a film that will really touch you. Wolf Children is a story of trials, perseverance, and the love of a family. For parents, you have nothing to worry about, the full extent of violence being very little. However, it is best to watch with your children, as there are a few amazingly sad moments. Wolf Children can be seen alone, or in a group with equally satisfying results. If there is one negative point I could make on this movie, it would be the first 5-10 minutes being slow, but after the first 5 minutes or so, you become completely entranced and will wish it were longer. If you come to love this movie as I do, watch "Summer Wars" by the same director, another movie both adults and children can love.