Overview

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award (1997) and the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year
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Nominations
Nominated for the International Submission to the Academy Awards (1998)
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Box office
Grossed $231M worldwide, about 11.6 times its $20M budget
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Setting
Set in Japan
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Series
Part of the Studio Ghibli Feature Films series
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Music
Music by Joe Hisaishi
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Atsushi Okui
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