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Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

PG 1h 42m 7.6/10 IMDb
AnimationAdventureFamily

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Director: Travis Knight

Cast: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick Murphy

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Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent
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