In Hayao Miyazaki's brilliant anime film from 1988, two sisters move to the country to be closer to their ill mother... then discover that the woods behind their new home is inhabited by magical creatures called "totoros". During this testing time for the girls, they find happiness from their new companions.
This 2-disc special edition includes a new English language track from a new translation; "Behind the Microphone", a featurette on the new cast and the recording process; extensive storyboards; and a version of the opening and closing animation without the credits. --JA