Spirited Away (2001)

Synopsis of Spirited Away

Master animation director Hayao Miyazaki follows up on his record-breaking 1997 opus Princess Mononoke with this surreal Alice in Wonderland-like tale about a lost little girl. The film opens with ten-year-old Chihiro riding along during a family outing as her father races through remote country roads. When they come upon a blocked tunnel, her parents decide to have a look around -- even though Chihiro finds the place very creepy. When they pass through the tunnel, they discover an abandoned amusement park. As Chihiro's bad vibes continue, her parents discover an empty eatery that smells of fresh food. After her mother and father help themselves to some tasty purloined morsels, they turn into giant pigs. Chihiro understandably freaks out and flees. She learns that this very weird place, where all sorts of bizarre gods and monsters reside, is a holiday resort for the supernatural after their exhausting tour of duty in the human world. Soon after befriending a boy named Haku, Chihiro learns the rules of the land: one, she must work , as laziness of any kind is not tolerated; and two, she must take on the new moniker of Sen. If she forgets her real name, Haku tells her, then she will never be permitted to leave. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

125 mins

Director(s):

Hayao Miyazaki

Writer(s):

Donald H. Hewitt, Cindy Davis Hewitt, Hayao Miyazaki

Producer(s):

Donald W. Ernst, Toshio Suzuki

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Watch With Your Kids, Scary Moments, Mild Violence)

Categories:

Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family & Kids

• 2001 - Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Berlin Bear
• 2002 - Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Bear
• 2002 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
• 2003 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
• 2002 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
• 2002 - National Board of Review - Best Animated Feature
• 2002 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Animated Feature

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