DVD | My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro is a delight to watch, a family film that kids and adults will love.

The story centres around 10 year old Satsuki and 4 year old mei who movie into an old house in the country with their dad, whist mum is recovering in hospital.

With no mother to look after her, little Mei delves into her imagination and discovers the nest of King Totoro, a huge cuddly beast that is a cross between a fat cat and a bunny.

Along the way Mei’s imagination captures her older sister Satsuki,and together they discover a whole new world of fun and adventure.

The two sisters are portrayed as polite and respectful, whits mischievous and imaginative, and get along like sisters should – as friends.

The story also deals with sensitive issues of absent mothers, family illness, loss, and the difficulty of growing up.

Another wonderful and imaginative film by Studio Ghibli.