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Modest Heroes

Original title: Chiisana eiyû: Kani to tamago to tômei ningen
  • 20182018
  • PGPG
  • 53m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.7K
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Modest Heroes (2018)
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  • Family
An anthology of three original shorts written and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose and Akihiko Yamashita.An anthology of three original shorts written and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose and Akihiko Yamashita.An anthology of three original shorts written and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose and Akihiko Yamashita.
IMDb RATING
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2.7K
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  • Directors
    • Yoshiyuki Momose(segment Samurai eggu)
    • Akihiko Yamashita(segment Tômei ningen)
    • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(segment Kanîni to Kanîno)
  • Writers
    • Yoshiyuki Momose(written by: segment "Samurai eggu")
    • Akihiko Yamashita(written by: segment "Tômei ningen")
    • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(written by: segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
  • Stars
    • Alex Cazares(English version)
    • Jessica DiCicco(English version)
    • Scarlett Estevez(English version)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Yoshiyuki Momose(segment Samurai eggu)
    • Akihiko Yamashita(segment Tômei ningen)
    • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(segment Kanîni to Kanîno)
  • Writers
    • Yoshiyuki Momose(written by: segment "Samurai eggu")
    • Akihiko Yamashita(written by: segment "Tômei ningen")
    • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(written by: segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
  • Stars
    • Alex Cazares(English version)
    • Jessica DiCicco(English version)
    • Scarlett Estevez(English version)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Alex Cazares
    Alex Cazares
      Jessica DiCicco
      Jessica DiCicco
        Scarlett Estevez
        Scarlett Estevez
          Todd Haberkorn
          Todd Haberkorn
          • Dadas Dad
          • (English version)
          • (voice)
          • …
          Kate Higgins
          Kate Higgins
            Henry Kaufman
            Henry Kaufman
            • Shun (segment "Life Ain't Gonna Lose")as Shun (segment "Life Ain't Gonna Lose")
            • (English version)
            • (voice)
            Fumino Kimura
            Fumino Kimura
            • Kanîni (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")as Kanîni (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
            • (voice)
            Erica Lindbeck
            Erica Lindbeck
              Yuri Lowenthal
              Yuri Lowenthal
              • Sato (segment "Invisible")as Sato (segment "Invisible")
              • (English version)
              • (voice)
              Liam O'Brien
              Liam O'Brien
              • The Invisible Man (segment "Invisible")as The Invisible Man (segment "Invisible")
              • (English version)
              • (voice)
              Joe Odagiri
              Joe Odagiri
              • Tômei ningen (segment "Tômei ningen")as Tômei ningen (segment "Tômei ningen")
              • (voice)
              • (as Jô Odagiri)
              Machiko Ono
              Machiko Ono
              • Mama (segment "Samurai eggu")as Mama (segment "Samurai eggu")
              • (voice)
              Nicholas Oteri
              Nicholas Oteri
                Maggie Q
                Maggie Q
                • Mom (segment "Life Ain't Gonna Lose")as Mom (segment "Life Ain't Gonna Lose")
                • (English version)
                • (voice)
                Kentarô Sakaguchi
                Kentarô Sakaguchi
                • Papa (segment "Samurai eggu")as Papa (segment "Samurai eggu")
                • (voice)
                • …
                Yûko Sasaki
                • Kaka (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")as Kaka (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
                • (voice)
                Sôta Shinohara
                • Shun (segment "Samurai eggu")as Shun (segment "Samurai eggu")
                • (voice)
                Rio Suzuki
                Rio Suzuki
                • Kanîno (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")as Kanîno (segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
                • (voice)
                • Directors
                  • Yoshiyuki Momose(segment Samurai eggu)
                  • Akihiko Yamashita(segment Tômei ningen)
                  • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(segment Kanîni to Kanîno)
                • Writers
                  • Yoshiyuki Momose(written by: segment "Samurai eggu")
                  • Akihiko Yamashita(written by: segment "Tômei ningen")
                  • Hiromasa Yonebayashi(written by: segment "Kanîni to Kanîno")
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                • Trivia
                  "Invisible" is the sophomore directorial work of veteran animator and supervising animator Akihiko Yamashita, the first being the Ghibli Museum-exclusive short film A Sumo Wrestler's Tail (2010), premiered eight years prior, and his debut as a writer.
                • Soundtracks
                  Chiisana eiyû
                  ("Modest Heroes")

                  Performed by Kaela Kimura (as Kaera Kimura)

                  (ELA/Victor Entertainment)

                  [Ending theme]

                User reviews9

                Review
                Top review
                9/10
                3 cute stories of real Heroes
                I disagree with the other reviews. These three shorts were well animated, had very different plots and can be enjoyed on a relaxing family evening.

                The first story focuses on a brother and sister who find their courage after their family has been torn apart and they are forced to face their greatest fear. Their heroic gesture reunites the family, and the two grow up in the process. The second story deals with the theme of food allergies and how deadly they can be. It was an eye opener as it isn't something often dealt with in media in general. The little hero of this tale has had it rough his whole life but decides not to give up and through this act, he shows his bravery and will to fight. The last story depicts the life of a lonely man who has become so invisible to everyone around him that he appears to have lost all substance. Despite his struggles, he finds his courage after being shown kindness by two characters who don't exact judgement upon him. Through his act of heroism, he regains his substance. This one is the most allegorical of the three.

                Don't go into this expecting a Studio Ghibli film. Rather, enjoy these shorts for what they are and the lessons young and old can learn from them. The animation is flawless, the stories are well rounded, they are all suspenseful with happy endings, and are overall very cute. Little slices of life with sound morals.
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                • cubikdot
                • Jun 13, 2020

                Details

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                • Release date
                  • August 24, 2018 (Japan)
                • Country of origin
                  • Japan
                • Official sites
                  • Official site (Japan)
                  • Official site (United States)
                • Languages
                  • Japanese
                  • English
                • Also known as
                  • Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1
                • Production companies
                  • Studio Ponoc
                  • Studio Ponoc
                  • Studio Ponoc
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                Box office

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                • Gross US & Canada
                  • $178,027
                • Opening weekend US & Canada
                  • $178,027
                  • Jan 13, 2019
                • Gross worldwide
                  • $178,027
                See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

                Technical specs

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                • Runtime
                  53 minutes
                • Color
                  • Color
                • Sound mix
                  • Dolby Digital
                • Aspect ratio
                  • 1.85 : 1

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