Princess Mononoke

4.45
    Princess Mononoke
    1997

    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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    Cast

    • Youji MatsudaAshitaka (voice)
    • Yuriko IshidaSan (voice)
    • Yûko TanakaEboshi Gozen (voice)
    • Kaoru KobayashiJikobo (voice)
    • Masahiko NishimuraKouroku (voice)
    • Tsunehiko KamijôGonza (voice)
    • Akihiro MiwaMrs. Moro (voice)
    • Mitsuko MoriMrs. Hii (voice)
    • Hisaya MorishigeChief of Affairs (voice)
    • Sumi ShimamotoToki (voice)

    Recommendations

    • 100

      Chicago Sun-Times

      One of the most visually inventive films I have ever seen.
    • 100

      Boston Globe

      Its breadth, profundity, and stunningly rendered vision make idealism seem renewed and breathtaking again.
    • 90

      Salon

      A big movie for the ages, full to the brim with sympathy, imagination and sheer visual delight.
    • 88

      Chicago Tribune

      Rarely does any film, animated or otherwise, immerse you in such a vivid landscape and engage your senses so strongly.
    • 85

      TNT RoughCut

      Like a lot of anime, it's overlong and gets way too metaphysical at the end, but ultimately, this is a Princess worth worshipping.
    • 80

      Variety

      Exceedingly imaginative, beautifully realized animated epic adventure.
    • 80

      Chicago Reader

      The film's storytelling and heartfelt pantheism are both impressive.
    • 75

      USA Today

      A must-see for animation fans.

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