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Boro the Caterpillar

Original title: Kemushi no Boro
  • 2018
  • 14m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
300
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Boro the Caterpillar (2018)
JapaneseAnimeAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasyShort

A newborn caterpillar steps out into the world.A newborn caterpillar steps out into the world.A newborn caterpillar steps out into the world.

  • Director
    • Hayao Miyazaki
  • Writer
    • Hayao Miyazaki
  • Stars
    • Tamori
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    300
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hayao Miyazaki
    • Writer
      • Hayao Miyazaki
    • Stars
      • Tamori
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        One of the short films exclusive to the Ghibli museum.
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        Referenced in Animat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: End of the Year Embarrassments (2020)

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      • Release date
        • March 21, 2018 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • Gusenica Boro
      • Production company
        • Studio Ghibli
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      • Runtime
        • 14m
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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