My Neighbour Totoro by YUMI

Rating: 10/10 (12 December 2011)

This film is about two young girls, Satsuki and her young sister Mei who moved into a house in the countryside with their father who is a university professor. Their house is close to the forest and they soon befriend these Totoro who are monsters that live in the forest. In addition they have several magical adventures. The story is set in the 1950s, so 20th century Japan. Although my life and their life are not the same, I can know how people lived in the 1950s. It takes place in Tokorozawa city in Saitama in Japan. I liked the film because Totoro is so cute! Furthermore, it reminds me of feelings when I was a child. At the end of the film, although their mother had been in hospital and had a serious illness, she was very well. As a result, Satsuki, Mei and their father prepared to welcome their mother home. This film is one of the most famous films in Japan.