Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda
Screenwriter: Odera Sado Watako/Hosoda Mamoru
Starring: Miyazaki Kui/Osawa Takashi/Kuroki Hua/Nishii Koto/Ono Momiya
Genre: Drama/Animation/Family/Fantasy
Production country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 2012-07-21(Japan)
Running time: 117 minutes
Wolf’s child Rain and Snow synopsis
In a national university to study flower (Miyazaki Kui voice) and the occasional school audit man (Osawa Takashi voice) fell in love, even if the other side is a werewolf, she is also committed to each other’s arms. In the years since, the flower has given birth to daughter Xiaoxue and son Xiaoyu. Who knows the sudden misfortune, gentle husband died. Weak and strong flowers do their best to raise two children grow up, food and clothing, clothing, housing and transportation, all involve her mind.
The identity of their children’s wolves also forces them to leave the bustling metropolis and go to the quiet mountain countryside to survive. They settled in an old house, the light snow is stubborn, the light rain is delicate and restrained, the sister and brother walk through the mountains and forests with the Wolf’s body, enjoying the unprecedented happiness and freedom. During this period, the villagers represented by Grandpa Leek (Suga original too) also brought meticulous care to the flower family. The light snow and rain gradually grow up, and they finally usher in an important moment to decide their identity and future path…
The film won the Special Jury Award at the 34th Yokohama Film Festival and the Best Animated Film Award at the 36th Japan Film Academy Awards.