The highly anticipated next film from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki is almost out. Ahead of that, World of Reel reports the How Do You Live runtime.
How long is How Do You Live?
According to World of Reel, the How Do You Live runtime is set for 125 minutes. Should this hold true, it would be the fourth-longest film from Studio Ghibli, slotting in alongside The Wind Rises (126 minutes), Princess Mononoke (133 minutes) , and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (137 minutes).
Currently, How Do You Live? is set to release on July 14, 2023 in Japan, with no release information available internationally as of yet.
The How Do You Live novel has been one of Miyazaki’s favorite books, and he started developing the project in 2016. The story centers around a 15-year-old boy who “goes on a journey to discover spiritual growth, poverty, and the meaning of life with the help of his uncle, whose advice is communicated to him from a journal.”
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Studio Ghibli executive Toshio Suzuki described the project as a “big fantastical film” being worked on by 60 animators. In a different interview (via Geek Tyrant), Suzuki also revealed Miyazaki is dedicating the film adaptation to his grandson, which is his way of saying, “Grandpa is moving on to the next world, but he’s leaving behind this film.”
Miyazaki is best known for directing moving and classic animated films, including My Neighbor, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo. Fans are now able to celebrate his films through Studio Ghibli’s recently-opened theme park, which features attractions and rides inspired by Miyazaki’s work.
