
Pom Poko
7.2/10
Rating
119 min
Runtime
1994
Release Year
Isao Takahata
Director
Cast
Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki, Yuriko Ishida
Quick Synopsis
In the Tama Hills near Tokyo, a group of raccoons faces the threat of losing their homes due to the fast expansion of housing developments and shopping centers. Struggling to find enough food and safe places to live, they come together to resist the changes. To do this, they revive an old skill that allows them to transform their appearance, including disguising themselves as humans, which leads to several humorous situations as they try to protect their habitat.
Detailed Synopsis of Pom Poko
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.



