7 Movies Like Spirited Away if You’re Looking for Something Similar
A Letter to Momo
Momo Miyaura, a young girl from Tokyo, finds herself living on Shio Island with her mother after her father passes away. Lonely and depressed that the only remnant of her father is an unfinished letter to her, she searches for a distraction in the slow, isolated town until she discovers a rare book on Goblins and Yokai. Shortly after reading it, three such Yokai appear before her: Kawa, Mame and Iwa.
Having been gods before they were turned into strange creatures as punishment for their violation of divine laws, the three discover that if they assist Momo in her endeavor to adapt to her new life, they may have a chance to return to their former divinity. To this end, the four team up to uncover the lost meaning of Momo’s letter, caught up in several other dilemmas and hijinks along the way.
An inventive offering which blends everyday struggles with supernatural elements, A Letter to Momo is a nice reversal on some of the core elements of Spirited Away and just as impactful. It’s heartfelt and inventive to the end, and few wouldn’t be satisfied by the quirky story it portrays.
