Wolf Children
One mother, two worlds, endless sacrifice...
2012 • 117 min • Animation · Family · Drama · Fantasy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 82 Audience · 2510 · 47%
A young woman falls in love with a werewolf, raising their two children, who can transform into wolves. After her partner's death, she moves to the countryside to protect their secret and nurture their unique abilities, facing the joys and challenges of single parenthood and growing up different.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- A parent dies early in the film, which may be upsetting.
- Some scenes show the children transforming into wolves, which could be intense for younger viewers.
- Themes of fitting in versus standing out.
What it models well
- Resilience in single parenthood
- Embracing one's identity
- Love and sacrifice for family
- Harmony with nature
Talk about it after
- The challenges and joys of being a single parent
- Understanding and accepting differences in others
- The importance of making your own path in life
- Coping with loss and change
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Top billed cast
Director: Mamoru Hosoda • Crew: Satoko Okudera, Mamoru Hosoda
Trailers & clips
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Official English Trailer
Official Clip -A Mother's Love (English)
Official Clip - Playtime in the Winter's First Snow (English)
Official Clip - An Old House, But a New Home (English)
Official Clip - Hana and the Wolf Man (English)
Official Clip - Raising Wolves (English)
Official Trailer (English Dub)
Reviewer notes
Recommended“Hana” is one of those kindly people who wants to help out, so when she encounters a quiet young man who seems to be gatecrashing their lectures, she offers to share her books with him and pretty soon they are an item, living together and have two children “Yuki” and “Ame”.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersA modern approach to the myth of the wolverine in the wolf extincted Japan. The animation is really fantastic, specially the background staging. The story is interesting and is quite touching the struggle of the mother to raise her children but at some point it becomes a bit boring for lack of rythm.
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThe movie is beautifully animated and an emotional Rollercoaster ride. Topped only by the excellent Soundtrack by Takagi Masakatsu.
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