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Gon, the Little Fox

2019·Movie
28min

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Gon, the Little Fox fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

An invisible wall, a kindness unseen…

When Gon, a playful orphaned fox, finds that young Hyoju has lost his mother, he tries to comfort him and make amends for his own earlier mischiefs by secretly bringing small gifts to the boy every day. But Hyoju doesn't realize who is behind the anonymous gifts, and the two are headed for a heartbreaking climax. Original Story by Niimi Nankichi
Animated FableJapanese FolktaleHeartbreaking StoryEmpathy & MisunderstandingLoss & GriefVisually EvocativeBittersweet NarrativeAnimal ProtagonistEmotional DepthPoignant

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Is Gon, the Little Fox worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gon, the Little Fox rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Gon, the Little Fox?

0 h 28 min

Gon, the Little Fox runs 0 h 28 min.

What language is Gon, the Little Fox in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.