Classic2008
91%
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Gake no Ue no Ponyo • Classic Film
Signature Tagline
"A goldfish princess yearns to live among humans."
Production Details
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
ProducerToshio Suzuki
Running Time101 min
Release Year2008
Awards & Recognition
Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year
Memorable Quote
"Ponyo loves Sosuke! I want to be a human too!"
— Ponyo
Storyline & Worldbuilding
Living in a cliffside home with his mother Lisa, young Sosuke finds an unusual goldfish trapped in a glass jar. Ponyo's powerful father Fujimoto tries to reclaim her from the sea, but Ponyo's fervent desire to stay with Sosuke unleashes deep prehistoric tsunamis. Sosuke must prove true love to restore the ecological balance between ocean and dry land.
Core Themes & Motifs
🌿 Ocean Majesty🌿 Unconditional Friendship🌿 Childhood Joy🌿 Environmental Balance
Key Characters & Spirits
1
Ponyo (Brunhilde)2
Sosuke3
Lisa4
Fujimoto5
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