POM POKO is a tale of the clash between modern civilization and the natural world. 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.
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Sound: English (Dolby 2.0 Surround), Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
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Plot Summary
POM POKO is a tale of the clash between modern civilization and the natural world. 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 often hilarious ways, the Raccoons use their powers to try to scare off the advancement of civilization. But will it be enough? Or will the Raccoons learn how to live in balance with the modern world? Celebrate the magic of the forest and the beauty of the creatures who live among us in POM POKO -- on DVD for the first time ever.
Directed By: Isao Takahata Original Release Date: 8/16/05 Written By: Isao Takahata Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment Presents A Studio Ghibli Film Approximate Run Time: 119 minutes MPAA: PG.
For violence, scary images, and thematic elements. Bonus material not rated or closed captioned.
