Film

Miyazaki’s enchantingly simple fairy tale contains some of his most iconic imagery. No sooner have sisters Satsuki and Mei moved into their new home than they begin to receive visits from a bevy of spirits—including soot sprites, a giant Cat Bus, and a large rabbit-like creature called Totoro. Infused with a gentle mysticism, this paean to childhood poignantly “suggests that the wonder of life and the resources of imagination supply all the adventure you need” (Roger Ebert).