JAPAN · 2012

Wolf Children

Mamoru Hosoda
motherhood werewolf mythology grief and loss raising children family sacrifice
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After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

Year2012
CountryJapan
DirectorMamoru Hosoda
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