NA / Japanese / / 1 Hour 59 Minutes
Howl's Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, follows the story of a young woman named Sophie, who is cursed by a jealous witch, transforming her into an elderly woman. In her quest to break the curse, Sophie encounters a mysterious wizard named Howl, who lives in a magical, moving castle powered by a fire demon named Calcifer. As she becomes entangled in Howl's world, filled with magic, strange creatures, and a looming war, Sophie discovers her own inner strength and learns the transformative power of love and courage. The film beautifully weaves themes of self-acceptance, anti-war sentiment, and the complexities of human emotion against a backdrop of whimsical animation.
| Director: Hayao Miyazaki |
| Cast: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gashuin, Ryunosuke Kamiki |
| Release Date: 9 January, 2025 |