Spirited Away

Ten-year-old Chihiro needs to save her parents who have been cursed in a land inhabited by spirits and gods. To do that, she starts working for the witch Yubaba. Will she lift the magic spell and restore her mum and dad to their human form?

When travelling to their new home, Chihiro and her parents accidentally end up in an abandoned town. The place feels mysterious. Although it looks deserted, one restaurant seems to be working there. There is no staff but there certainly is plenty of food. Chihiro’s parents begin to tuck in all the delicacies. After a while, to the girl’s terror, they turn into pigs. Chihiro discovers that they have come to the land of spirits and gods. To save her parents, the girl starts working for the witch Yubaba, surrounded by magical creatures and eerie spirits. Chihiro will have to face her fears and believe in her strength.

#magic #overcoming fears #family

trigger warning: violence

Did you know…?

The film won the Academy Award and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival – these are some of the most important awards in the cinematic world. Up to this day, it is considered one of the greatest animated films that have ever been made!