My Neighbor Totoro opens in Japan
On April 16, 1988, My Neighbor Totoro opened in Japan.
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The Event
On April 16, 1988, My Neighbor Totoro opened in Japan.
The Cultural Context
Hayao Miyazaki’s film used a rural setting and two sisters’ point of view to tell a story about family uncertainty and wonder.
The viewing context
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Reading the Historical Record
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