Goshu is a young man who lives in a small house outside of town and plays the cello in the local orchestra. Unfortunately, Goshu's playing is letting down the rest of the orchestra and the conductor is running out of patience with him. Over the next few nights, however, Goshu is visited in his home by a succession of animals with musical requests for him, much to Goshu's annoyance. What Goshu doesn't realize is how much this will teach him.
If you're not familiar with Isao Takahata, here's a short rundown: he co-founded Studio Ghibli along with Hayao Miyazaki and directed films such as Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Only Yesterday (1991) and my personal favorite, Pom Poko (1994). He's always made a bit different films than his partner Miyazaki, more mature and serious in tone. Gauche the Cellist (a.k.a. Goshu the Cellist) is an early film of his, and while it actually is quite sweet and warm-hearted, it still has that deep curve in emotions. I never knew I could have so much sympathy for a mouse.
Genre: Animation/Fantasy/Music
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