
Kubo and the Two Strings
PG, 2016, Focus Features
Director:
Travis Knight (II)
Starring:
Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, George Takei, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara
Plot:
A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
1
Boy enchants village with magical story
Themes: Armor of God, Community, Entertainment, Gifting, Heroes
2
Boy learns family's evil legacy
Themes: Family Heritage, Father-Son, Mother-Son, Sadness, Sickness
3
Boy meets Sinister Sisters
Themes: Fear, Intimidation, Mother-Son, Protection, Spiritual Realm, Ulterior Motives
4
"Don't mess with the monkey!"
Themes: Creativity, Gifting, Irritation, Learning, Mother-Son
5
"I don't got this!"
Themes: Failure, Hidden Danger, Overconfidence
6
Mother overprotective towards only son
Themes: Growing Up, Mother-Son, Raising Children, Parenting
7
Team hunts for treasure, finds monster
Themes: Adventure, Hidden Danger, Protection, Treasure
8
Families pray to spirits of dead ancestors
Themes: Afterlife, Death, False Hope
10
Love turns cold-hearted enemy into friend
Themes: Love, Loving Enemies
11
Afterlife is a continuation of our story
Themes: Afterlife, Death, Heaven and Hell, Resurrection
12
Memories of dead loved ones bring strength
Themes: Love, Memories, Relationships