Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
These foreign films share the same emotional core, themes, and structural feel as Kubo and the Two Strings. Every one of them has confirmed English subtitles or dubbing.
Like Kubo and the Two Strings, this one is rooted in belonging, the family you choose, and loss of innocence. Both circle the same ground: family wounds passed down and religion and faith. The feel is the same: whimsical, haunting, escalating, and episodic.
