(Japanese: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)
Spirited Away begins with Chihiro and her parents travelling to their new home. They take a wrong turn and find themselves in a mysterious town with many restaurants. They can see all kinds of food in the restaurants. Chihiro’s parents decide to sit down and they start eating. While they eat and eat, Chihiro explores. She meets a boy named Haku, who tells her to leave the place immediately. But it is too late! Chihiro is trapped in this spirit world and her parents have become animals. She must learn to survive in this strange land and, more importantly, she must try to rescue her parents and return home.
Spirited Away is Japan’s number 1 film. It has received a number of prizes (including a 2003 Academy Award for “Best Animated Film”).
- You see this description of a film in a TV guide. Answer these questions.
- Have you heard of this film?
- Have you seen it?
- Do you know anything about it?
- What type of film do you think Spirited Away is?
- a comedy
- a romance
- a fantasy
- Do you think Spirited Away is a good title for the English-language version of this film?
- If you haven’t already seen this film, would you like to see it?
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