
Modest Heroes(2018)
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.




Movie: Modest Heroes
Top 9 Billed Cast
Shun (voice)
Video Trailer Modest Heroes
Video: Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 [Official US Trailer, GKIDS - Jan 10 & 12]
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