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Panda! Go Panda!

Saturday, September 7 @ 11:00 AM 1:00 PM

Free

Part of the Hanabi Japanese Film Festival, running Sept. 1 – 13. Limited festival passes available for access to all films.

Mimiko is a cheerful young girl who is left on her own while her grandmother is away. When little Panny Panda and his father Papanda stumble into her home, Mimiko welcomes them in as her new family. Adventures ensue as Mimiko discovers the challenges of taking care of her new cuddly friends.

Directed by Isao Takahata and based on a concept by Hayao Miyazaki, this is a charming early-career classic from two animation legends before they co-founded the award-winning Studio Ghibli. 

Screened in dubbed English.

  • Director: Isao Takahata
  • Year: 1972
  • Country: Japan
  • Runtime: 71 minutes