Princess Mononoke (1997)

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Princess Mononoke movie poster

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Language: ja

Production

Cinematographer: Atsushi Okui · Composer: Joe Hisaishi · Editor: Takeshi Seyama

Production: Studio Ghibli

Budget: $23.5M

5 screenings currently listed

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