Spirited Away

Spirited Away

2001 · 125 min · JA · PG · 8.5 (19,075 votes)
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki · Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Tatsuya Gashuin · Music Joe Hisaishi

“Prepare to be spirited away.”

AnimationFamilyFantasy

A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.

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This film is a breathtaking journey into a vibrant, dreamlike spirit world, both enchanting and subtly unsettling. It feels like a vivid, profound dream, full of wonder, a touch of melancholy, and quiet courage. The visual splendor and imaginative creatures create an unforgettable, immersive experience.

whimsicalwondrousdreamlikeenchantingsubtly eeriemelancholicsteadyhand-drawn animationGhibli magic realismJapanese folklore aestheticfantastical world-buildingcoming-of-agecourageidentityfamily bondsenvironmentalism
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