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Based on Japanese folklore, this spectacular animated tale tells of a war between encroaching civilization and the beast gods of the forest which threatens to unbalance the forces of nature. In a remote mountain village, Ashitaka (Billy Crudup), the last young warrior of a once-great clan, undertakes a journey to find a cure for a life-threatening curse laid upon him by a dying forest-god. Along the way, he becomes involved in the bitter fight between the Tatara clan, led by the proud Lady Eboshi (Minnie Driver), and another human tribe, with a race of forest-gods trapped in the middle. During one battle, Ashitaka meets San, the Princess Mononoke (Claire Danes), a young woman raised by wolves, who is prepared to die to defeat the humans. The Princess draws young Ashitaka into the struggle between man and nature, forcing him to try to find another way, one that will halt the endless circle of killing and create a middle ground where forest creatures and humans can live in the world in peace together. From Hayao Miyazaki, acclaimed director of Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. In English.

Director:

Hayao Miyazaki

Cast:

Voices of Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, Gillian Anderson, Billy Bob Thornton

MPAA Rating:

PG-13

Run Time:

2hrs 13mins

Release Year:

1997

Country Of Origin:

Japan

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