Spirited Away (2001)
From Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro, a ten-year-old girl who discovers a hidden world of spirits while traveling with her family. When her parents fall victim to the machinations of an evil witch, Chihiro is forced into servitude in a magical bathhouse in order to save their lives. Helped by her friend Haku, Chihiro sets about finding a way to save her parents and get her family home.
Spirited Away (2001)
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- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Release Date
- July 20, 2001
- Cast
- Rumi Hiiragi , Miyu Irino , Mari Natsuki , Takashi Naitô , Yasuko Sawaguchi , Tsunehiko Kamijô , Takehiko Ono , Bunta Sugawara
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Main Genre
- Fantasy
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