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Ponyo
Welcome to a world where anything is possible.
2008·1h 40m·★ 7.8
Japanese original
When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A more imaginative choice for viewers who want a story built around a different world, premise, or set of possibilities.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who enjoy ideas, world-building, or stories that move beyond everyday reality.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 40m
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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
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Cast
Who's in it
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