Using the awe-inspiring visuals and vocals of Taiyo Matsumoto, Avu-chan, and Mirai Moriyama, director Masaaki Yuasa gives audiences an ode to the power of music in “INU-OH,” a film retelling the Muromachi period in Japan in a beautiful mix of history and fantasy.
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“INU-OH,” tells the story of Inu-oh, a child born to an esteemed family but born with an ancient curse that leaves him ostracised. When he meets a blind musician named Tomona, Inu-oh discovers he has a captivating ability to dance. The pair become friends and business partners as they perform unforgettable concerts. However, just as in any good drama, those in power threaten to break up the band, leading Inu-oh and Tomona to dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts.
Critically acclaimed “INU-OH,” based on Hideo Furukawa’s novel “Heike Monogatari: Inu-ô no kan,” first premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2021 and was released in theatres this past August. Now, the film is a Golden Globe best-animated picture nominee as it heads into its digital and DVD/Blu-ray release.
Additionally, on January 11, there is a special LA screening of the film that will include an exceptional biwa performance (the instrument Tomona uses in the movie) and Q&A with Yuasa (more details here, tickets can be purchased here).
Ahead of that digital, DVD, and Blu-ray release, audiences can watch an exclusive clip below. “INU-OH” is nominated in the Best Picture-Animated category next to “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” and “Turning Red.”