Film “Kubo and the Two Strings” was released in 2016. It tells the story of Kubo, who, after summoning an ancient spirit, sets off on a journey to find his missing father. Along the way, he makes friends with Monkey and Beetle.
The film is a combination of action, adventure, and fantasy, suitable for a PG audience. It features a talented voice cast including Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, and Matthew McConaughey, with Ralph Fiennes and Rooney Mara as the antagonists.
Laika, renowned for its stop-motion animation, brought the story to life under the direction of Travis Knight. The magical elements are woven throughout the film, especially through Kubo’s use of his shamisen, a mystical instrument he uses in his struggle against the Moon King and his twin sisters.
