The Cat Returns

Directed by Morita Hiroyuki

A feature debut from Miyazaki protégé Hiroyuki Morita, The Cat Returns centres on Haru, a young girl who rescues a cat from being run-over by a truck on her way home from school and is amazed when she is thanked by the feline. It turns out that she has in fact saved the life of the prince of the secret Kingdom of Cats prompting a visit from his Cat King father and an adventure to the magical Kingdom of Cats.

Beautifully rendered, touchingly humanist and cheekily comic, The Cat Returns will leave audiences of all ages purring with pleasure.

Duration:
75 minutes

Country of origin:
Japan

Year of production:
2002