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The House of the Lost on the Cape

2021 · Movie · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · 72% critics

AnimationDramaFamilyFantasy

A teenage runaway and a young orphan find shelter in a quiet seaside house with the help of a mysterious older woman. When a threatening presence puts their fragile new home at risk, they must face their fears together and protect the place that has started to feel safe.

Based on Misaki no Mayoiga

Also known as The Abandoned House by the Cape

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Details
Original title
岬のマヨイガ
Years
2021
Release date
2021-08-27
Language
Japanese
Runtime
105 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (28 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like gentle fantasy adventures with a warm found-family core, especially if Okko's Inn or The Cat Returns worked for you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or intense scares.

Pros: heartfelt found-family story; gentle fantasy mood; seaside setting | Cons: modest stakes; simple storyline; light tension

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • slice of life
  • family
  • anime
  • new life
  • after disaster

Awards & recognition

  • Annecy Cristala Feature Film · 2022 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Shinya Kawatsura