Ponyo [videorecording] / Walt Disney Pictures ; [presented by] Studio Ghibli ... [et al.] ; producer, Toshio Suzuki ; written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki ; U.S. production directors, John Lasseter, Brad Lewis, Peter Sohn ; English language screenplay, Melissa Mathison.
Japanese language voices: Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Jôji Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi. English language voices: Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Kurt Knutsson, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Jennessa Rose, Betty White, Akiko Yano. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Includes 2 previews of other motion pictures. "Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen story 'The little mermaid''--Container. "Dual-layer format"--Container. Special features: "World of Ghibli:" an extraordinary interactive experience; "Enter the lands:" meet the characters and hear the story of the movie; "Behind the studio:" discover the film's inspiration through documentaries, including all-new interviews with Hayao Miyazaki; "Meet Ponyo:" introduction by the producers; storyboard presentation of the movie.
Summary:
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
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