Inu-Oh tells the story of a deformed boy and a blind boy who cross paths and eventually come together to bring some incredible rock music to the lands they are from.
This movie might start off a bit slow, but it does so for a reason. Inu-Oh needs to set up for what is to come and although the first act drags, it makes the third act so much better having witnessed what happens. That being said, due to the issues at the beginning of the film, there is something lacking with the characters.
Both boys are treated poorly for different reasons, and over the course of the film they evolve to become the confident, true versions of themselves. There is Queer and Trans messaging here that are touching and important.
Inu-Oh might start off slow and disjointed, but it eventually becomes a captivating musical adventure that is unafraid to reference a lot of lessons this world needs today.
3.5 out of 5