Monday, May 21, 2012

Totoro...have you seen it?


My neighbour Totoru is one of the classic Japanese animes and Chris and I rewatched it this weekend mostly because we have forgotten one of the best childhood favourites.

The story is about a dad and his 2 daughters moving to a new neighbourhood in order to be closer to their mom who is recovering in the nearby hospital.  The 2 daughters began to discover that there are these magical cats who live in the giant tree beside their new house.     

These cats (the grey one and 2 little ones + the cat bus) are sort of like guardians who help the 2 daughters along the way.  Of course, only children can see them (if they are lucky); adults can't.  

It's a very sweet and innocent story...nothing complicated, twisted, or grey.  It's just a very nice happy movie that makes you feel good.........and perhaps a little nostalgic about childhood (the good old days).

The music in the movie is, without a doubt, phenomenal.  I shed a tear or two everytime I hear my favourite "The Path of the Wind".  Some people have said that "Only people who believe there is still good in this world can produce music like this" and I absolutely agree.

The music is....exactly that...pure, beautiful, and magical.  I'll put a youtube link here: The piano version

Enjoy  <3



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