Boro the Caterpillar
毛虫のボロ
Synopsis
Just before dawn, Boro the Caterpillar hatched from an egg among patches of scrub grass. Looking around for the first time, he noticed the brilliance of the morning sun and a deliciousness in the air. Boro lowered himself down to the ground from the groundsel, and stepped out into the world of caterpillars and caterpillars' enemies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- 毛虫のボロ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Studio Ghibli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki
Joe Hisaishi
Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Hayao Miyazaki
Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
Director
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
Toshio Suzuki
Producer
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What is Boro the Caterpillar about?
Just before dawn, Boro the Caterpillar hatched from an egg among patches of scrub grass. Looking around for the first time, he noticed the brilliance of the morning sun and a deliciousness in the air. Boro lowered himself down to the ground from the groundsel, and stepped out into the world of caterpillars and caterpillars' enemies.
Who directed Boro the Caterpillar?
Boro the Caterpillar was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who stars in Boro the Caterpillar?
The principal cast of Boro the Caterpillar includes Tamori.
When was Boro the Caterpillar released and how long is it?
Boro the Caterpillar was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Boro the Caterpillar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boro the Caterpillar was composed by Joe Hisaishi.