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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release2018

Runtime0h 54m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

TOHO

STUDIO PONOC

dentsu

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Movie

Modest Heroes

2018

0h 54m

6.6

Animation

Fantasy

Adventure

Drama

Synopsis

Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.

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