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Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated historical fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Set in the Muromachi period of Japanese history, the film follows Ashitaka, a young Emishi prince who journeys west to cure his cursed arm and becomes embroiled in the conflict between the forest of the gods and a nearby town, as well as the feud between Lady Eboshi, the town's leader, and San, a human girl raised by wolves. Produced by Toshio Suzuki, animated by Studio Ghibli, and distributed by Toho, it stars the voices of Yōji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yūko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura, Tsunehiko Kamijō, Akihiro Miwa, Mitsuko Mori, and Hisaya Morishige.
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1997 · 2h 14m · Adventure · Fantasy · Animation
TMDB 8.3/10 (9,161 votes)
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.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Box office $177M worldwide
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Yoji Matsudaas Ashitaka (voice)
Yuriko Ishidaas San / Kaya (voice)
Yuko Tanakaas Eboshi Gozen (voice)
Kaoru Kobayashias Jikobo (voice)
Masahiko Nishimuraas Kouroku (voice)
Tsunehiko Kamijôas Gonza (voice)
Akihiro Miwaas Mrs. Moro (voice)
Mitsuko Morias Mrs. Hii (voice)
Hisaya Morishigeas Chief of Affairs (voice)
Sumi Shimamotoas Toki (voice)
Tetsu Watanabeas Wild Dog (voice)
Makoto Satōas Tatari God (voice)
Akira Nagoyaas Cowherd (voice)KKei Iinumaas Chief of the Sick (voice)