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Posted: 2020-04-10 04:30:00
Hayao Miyazaki's modern fairytale, <i>Ponyo</i>.

Hayao Miyazaki's modern fairytale, Ponyo.

Japan’s master animator Hayao Miyazaki went back to basics with this enchanting 2008 modern fairytale about a fish who becomes a little girl (voiced by Noah Cyrus in this English-dubbed version). Set against hand-drawn watercolour backdrops of sea and sky, it’s a poetic adventure for all ages. Netflix/Netflix Kids.

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