Synopsis
Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.
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Movie Details
New Zealand Releases: | February 4th, 2021 (Wide), released as Earwig and the Witch |
Video Release: | March 23rd, 2021 by Shout Factory |
MPAA Rating: | PG for some scary images and rude material. (Rating bulletin 2652 (cert #52943), 10/21/2020) |
Running Time: | 82 minutes |
Keywords: | Family Adventure, Witches, Orphanage, Orphan, Adopted Family |
Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Adventure |
Production Method: | Digital Animation |
Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | NHK, NHK Enterprises, Studio Ghibli |
Production Countries: | Japan |
Languages: | Japanese |