“Kubo and the Two Strings” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Travis Knight. The story revolves around a young boy named Kubo, who possesses magical powers and embarks on a quest to find a set of armor to protect himself from the vengeful Moon King, his grandfather.
In the film’s climax, Kubo confronts the Moon King (voiced by Ralph Fiennes) and his aunts, who are his aunts and sisters of his deceased mother. The Moon King aims to take Kubo’s remaining eye, which would make him immortal but blind. Kubo’s mother, in the form of a monkey, and his samurai-beetle companion join him in the final battle.
During the confrontation, Kubo discovers that the Moon King is his grandfather and that his mother sacrificed herself to protect him. In a powerful moment, Kubo uses his shamisen (a magical musical instrument) to summon the spirits of his deceased family members, who transform into powerful allies.
With the help of his magical origami creatures and the support of his family spirits, Kubo faces the Moon King. Kubo refuses to succumb to the Moon King’s attempts to make him blind and chooses to define his own destiny.
In the end, Kubo triumphs over the Moon King, breaking the cycle of pain and choosing a path of compassion and forgiveness. The film concludes with Kubo, now with one eye, living in a peaceful village with his mother’s spirit watching over him. The story emphasizes the importance of family, the strength found in embracing one’s unique gifts, and the power of love and forgiveness.
In summary, “Kubo and the Two Strings” ends with Kubo overcoming the challenges posed by his family history, defeating the Moon King, and finding a sense of closure and peace in a community that accepts him for who he is.