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Article Title

Kubo and the Two Strings

Authors

Abigail Packard

Keywords

Excellent, Primary, Intermediate, Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Travis Knight, Laika, Origami, Magic, Armor, Hope, Family, Storytelling, PG

Document Type

Movie Review

Abstract

Each day Kubo descends from their mountain cave to visit the villagers. He tells them stories about Hanzo, a samurai warrior, that he weaves with his shamisen and origami paper that magically folds itself into the characters to act out the stories. Each evening he returns to the cave, making sure to return before dark. One late evening Kubo is approached by two masked women come to bring him to the Moon King, but his mother rescues him. Kubo wakes in a far-off place with a monkey. They embark on a journey and along the way find a man-turned-beetle who agrees to help them. They find the armor they are looking for after considerable difficulty and battles with both of the evil women. Kubo discovers that Monkey is his mother and Beetle is his father. Kubo faces the Moon King who asks him to live with him among the stars. When Kubo refuses, the Moon King transforms into a giant glowing dragon and they fight. Kubo wins and is able to help his parents’ spirits travel into the afterlife in peace.

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