Princess Mononoke + Laputa: Castle in the Sky

SPECIAL EVENTS Get ani-MAY-ted this month with the legendary Studio Ghibli! More info

Princess Mononoke

While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict between the people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her home.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki comes a rollicking adventure about a a young girl with a mysterious crystal pendant who falls out of the sky and into the arms and life of young Pazu. Together they search for a floating island, the site of a long-dead civilization promising enormous wealth and power to those who can unlock its secrets. But greedy pirates, spies, and the army are also all in hot pursuit! As one of Studio Ghibli’s earliest films, and the first to be released officially under the studio’s banner, "Castle in the Sky" quickly established the studio’s reputation for strong heroines, unforgettable storytelling and beautiful artwork.

Rating: PG

Runtime: 257 mins

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Actors: Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa, Kotoe Hatsui, Minori Terada, Fujio Tokita

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Mon, May 5:

18:30

Prospect Cinemas

No sessions running at Prospect this week

Highlights

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