6.5
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70
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Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth, and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.
Modernization of JapanHistorical AnimationFamily HistoryComing-of-Age StoryTechnological ChangeNostalgic ReflectionIntergenerational StorytellingJapanese HistoryWarm and Heartfelt
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Is Grandfather's Lamp okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching Grandfather's Lamp?
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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.
Is Grandfather's Lamp plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Grandfather's Lamp in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.