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Ponyo

26 January 2025

In the Playhouse

Cinema

Japan | 2008 | Dubbed in English | Animation | G

Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's treasured tale follows the story of five year old Sosuke who discovers a goldfish he names Ponyo near his seaside home. He rescues her, and fascinated with each other, they promise to stay firm friends.

This poetic, visually breathtaking work by the greatest of all animators has such deep charm that adults and children will both be touched.

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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A magical seaside adventure from Hayao Miyazaki

In a small town by the sea lives five year old Sosuke, high on a cliff overlooking the Inland Sea. One morning while playing on the rocky beach below his house, he discovers a goldfish he names Ponyo, her head stuck in a jam jar. Sosuke rescues Ponyo and keeps her in a green plastic bucket.

Both Ponyo and Sosuke are fascinated by each other and promise to stay firm friends until Ponyo's father, a sorcerer who lives deep under the sea, forces her to return with him to the ocean depths. What follows is an amazing underwater adventure for all ages.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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Credits

Hayao Miyazaki 
Writer, Director

Toshio Suzuki
Producer

Cast

Cate Blanchett
as Gran Mamare

Noah Cyrus
as Ponyo

Matt Damon
as Koichi

Tina Fey
as Lisa

Frankie Jonas
as Sosuke

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