Whisper of the Heart
NZ release: 15 July 1995
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers Rated on: 15 July 1995
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What’s it about?
A love story between a girl who loves reading books and a boy who loves violins.
The facts
- Directed by Yoshifumi Kondō
- Japanese language or English dub
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Animated film by Studio Ghibli (My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke)
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Content that may disturb
In a dream, a character is searching for a gem. When she selects one it turns into a dead chick. This can be shocking and disturbing for younger viewers.
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