Synopsis
The Emishi people are under attack from a demon boar god. Its prince, Ashitaka, is compelled to save his home. Though he succeeds, a deadly curse is implanted upon him. Knowing his fate, he leaves his village on a journey for answers. He comes upon Irontown where the ambitious Lady Eboshi resides. His life is entwined with a mysterious girl named San and eventually, the battle between nature and civilization will unfold.
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Movie Details
Production Budget: | $20,000,000 |
Japan Releases: |
July 3rd, 2020 (Wide), released as Mononoke-hime |
Video Release: |
October 19th, 2000 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for images of violence and gore |
Running Time: |
134 minutes |
Keywords: |
Prince/Princess, Anime, Voiceover/Narration, Prologue, Non-Chronological, Gods and Goddesses, Demons, Action Adventure |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Action |
Production Method: | Hand Animation |
Creative Type: | Fantasy |
Production/Financing Companies: |
Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network, Dentsu Inc. |
Production Countries: |
Japan |
Languages: |
Japanese |
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