Description

From animation studio LAIKA, makers oftheAcademy Award-nominated “Coraline,” comes an epicaction-adventureset in a fantastical Japan. Clever, kindheartedKubo (voiced by ArtParkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out ahumble living, tellingstories to the people of his seaside townincluding Hosato (GeorgeTakei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), andKameyo (Academy Awardnominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relativelyquiet existence isshattered when he accidentally summons a spiritfrom his past whichstorms down from the heavens to enforce anage-old vendetta. Now onthe run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey(Academy Award winnerCharlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Awardwinner MatthewMcConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest tosave his familyand solve the mystery of his fallen father, thegreatest samuraiwarrior the world has ever known. With the help ofhis shamisen – amagical musical instrument – Kubo must battle godsand monsters,including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Awardnominee RalphFiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Awardnominee RooneyMara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunitehis family, andfulfill his heroic destiny.