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Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 7, 2019

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Release Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019 1 Day Only

MODEST HEROES, is an ambitious collection of three thrilling tales created by some of the greatest talents working in Japanese animation today.

Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Starring: Maggie Q

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Plot – What's the story about?

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There are three stories in the anthology: Kanini & Kanino, Life Ain't Gonna Lose, and Invisible. Kanini & Kanino is directed by Academy Award-nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi (When Marnie Was There, Mary and The Witch's Flower); Life Ain't Gonna Lose, featuring the voice of Maggie Q (Nikita, Designated Survivor), is helmed by Yoshiyuki Momose; and Invisible director Akihiko Yamashita. Together, the stories explore ideas of heroism in their own unique way, fully utilizing the infinite visual and storytelling potential of the short film format.
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Who stars in Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 – Cast List

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Who is making Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 – Crew List

A look at Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Hiromasa Yonebayashi last helmed Mary and the Witch's Flower and The Secret World of Arrietty.

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  • MODEST HEROES comes to more than 500 U.S. cinemas on Thursday, January 10 at 7 p.m. local time (in English) and Saturday, January 12 at 12:55 p.m. local time (in Japanese with English subtitles). For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

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Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 was released in 1 Day Only on Thursday, January 10 , 2019.

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