JAPAN · 1994

Pom Poko

Isao Takahata
environmental destruction urban development animal displacement magical transformation community resistance
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Synopsis

The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.

Year1994
CountryJapan
DirectorIsao Takahata
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