Lu Over the Wall
2017 · Movie · PG · 112 min · ★ 7.0 · 70% critics
In a quiet fishing village, a downbeat middle schooler feels out of place until an unexpected friendship changes his routine. When he meets a mysterious mermaid, their connection stirs up excitement and challenges for both him and the community.
Where to watch
Streaming on HBO Max.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- 夜明け告げるルーのうた
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-05-19
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (145 votes)
- Box office
- $109,857
About
If you enjoy gentle, upbeat animated adventures with friendship at the center, this could be a good pick, especially if you like the warm tone of Rock Dog; Not for you if you want gritty drama or high stakes.
Pros: sweet friendship story; playful fantasy vibe; upbeat musical energy | Cons: simple plot beats; very kid-friendly tone; light on realism
Themes
- friendship
- beach
- wave
- mermaid
- anime
Awards & recognition
- Annecy Cristal — a Feature Film · 2017
Cast & crew
Shota Shimoda
as Kai Ashimoto (voice)
Soma Saito
as Kuniko (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
as Yuuho Ebina (voice)
Kanon Tani
as Lu (voice)
Akira Emoto
as Ashimoto's Grandfather (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
as Isaki (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura
as Teruo Ashimoto (voice)
Tokuyoshi Kawashima
as Fuguda (voice)
Cho
as Ebina's Father (voice)
Takayuki Sugo
as Ebina's Grandfather (voice)
Directed by Masaaki Yuasa