SPIRITED AWAY

From one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema comes the most acclaimed film of 2002, winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin and the 2003 Oscar for Best Animated Film and the highest grossing film in Japanese cinema history. Hayao Miyazaki's latest triumph, filled with astonishing animation and epic adventure, is a dazzling masterpiece for all ages.

A fantasy adventure film unlike any other, 'Spirited Away' tells the story of Chihiro, a capricious, headstrong, 10 year-old girl, who believes the entire universe should submit to her every whim. Whilst en-route to a new home, Chihiro and her parents stumble on a mysterious cul-de-sac. Unwittingly they have strayed into the Land of the Spirits, a world inhabited by ancient gods and magical beings, ruled over by a demonic sorceress Yubaba. Finding an ally in the enigmatic Haku, he explains that in order to fight annihilation, to survive this strange and perilous new world, Chihiro must make herself useful, she must work. Chihiro renounces her laziness, her humanity, her reason, her memories, even her name...

This deluxe 2-disc set overflows with outstanding bonus features, including the Japanese television special about the making of the film, and a storyboard-to-finished scene comparison. The English language version on this disc is executive produced by 'Toy Story' director John Lasseter and features the voices of Daveleigh Chase (Lilo and Stitch, The Ring), Michael Chiklis (The Shield) and Lauren Holly (What Women Want). 'Spirited Away' is a spectacular DVD the whole family will want to experience over and over again!

Extras:
Storyboard to scene comparison; John Lassester introduction; Making of; Behind the microphone - voice talent featurette; Meet Hayao Miyazaki; Japanese trailers and TV spots; Theatrical trailer; Trailer for The Cat Returns