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Spirited Away

千と千尋の神隠し

2001 · 125 min · Animation

A sullen young girl whose parents are magically transformed becomes trapped in a fantastical bathhouse for spirits, where she must work, grow brave, and find a way to save her family. Hayao Miyazaki's wondrous, Oscar-winning masterpiece.

Why it’s here

A modern animated classic rooted in Japanese folklore, labor, and memory.

Runtime
125 min
Genre
Animation · Family · Fantasy
Mood
dreamlike
Entry
some context
Best for
animation fans
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Part of 10 Essential Japanese Films

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