DVD
Ponyo = Gake no ue no Ponyo
Call Number
- DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (CEN)
Languages
In English, Japanese or French, with optional English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Japanese language voices: Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Jôji Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yuki Amami.
Publication Information
Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 103 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: G.
Summary
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to the sea. In her quest to become human, Ponyo stumbles upon and releases her father's magical Water of Life and triggers a gigantic storm. Now balance must be restored to the world they all cherish.
Notes
Title from container.
"Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson story 'The Little Mermaid'"--Container.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: Behind the microphone ; Creating Ponyo ; Ponyo & Fujimoto ; The nursery ; Scoring Miyazaki ; Producer's perspective: telling the story ; The locations of Ponyo ; original theatrical trailers ; TV spots.