Princess Mononoke (1997)
The Fate Of The World Rests On The Courage Of One Warrior.
Genre : Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Runtime : 2H 14M
Director : Hayao Miyazaki
Writer : Hayao Miyazaki
Synopsis
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.
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Recorded live at the Zürich Opera House, 1999.
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