Hotarubi no Mori e(2011)
“"To sacrifice a whole life for one single touch..."”
Overview
One hot summer day a little girl gets lost in an enchanted forest of the mountain god where spirits reside. A young boy appears before her, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear. And so a wondrous adventure awaits...
Director
Takahiro Omori
Studio
Brain's Base
Cast
Izumi Sawada
as Hotaru's Mother (voice)
Hayato Taya
as Ryouta (voice)
Ayane Sakura
as Hotaru Takegawa (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
as Gin (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
as Hotaru's Grandfather (voice)
Kanehira Yamamoto
as Shadow (voice)
Masanori Machida
as Tree Hand (voice)
Mami Uchida
as Masked Child (voice)
Hiroki Goto
as Lion (voice)
Kumiko Tashiro
as Festival Child (voice)
Asami Imai
as Masked Child (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
0h 45m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.3 / 10
Production Companies
Brain's Base
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hotarubi no Mori e?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hotarubi no Mori e (2011).
What is Hotarubi no Mori e about?▼
One hot summer day a little girl gets lost in an enchanted forest of the mountain god where spirits reside. A young boy appears before her, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear. And so a wondrous adventure awaits...
Who directed Hotarubi no Mori e?▼
Hotarubi no Mori e was directed by Takahiro Omori and released in 2011. It is a romance, animation, fantasy film.
How long is Hotarubi no Mori e?▼
Hotarubi no Mori e has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
Who stars in Hotarubi no Mori e?▼
The cast of Hotarubi no Mori e includes Izumi Sawada as Hotaru's Mother (voice), Hayato Taya as Ryouta (voice), Ayane Sakura as Hotaru Takegawa (voice), Koki Uchiyama as Gin (voice), Shinpachi Tsuji as Hotaru's Grandfather (voice) and more.
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