SX Red Hot Double: Spirited Away + Howl's Moving Castle

Sunday, September 27
Luna on SX, Fremantle

SPIRITED AWAY (2000) | PG

On a journey to their new home, a Japanese family takes an unintended detour to a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits. Separated from her parents, young Chihiro takes a job in a bathhouse before teaming-up with a mysterious boy named Haku in an attempt to return to her realm. The first international feature to win the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Spirited Away is a hugely influential masterpiece from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki.

Japanese language with English subtitles.

15 minute intermission.

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) | PG

Howl's Moving Castle follows Sophie, a timid young woman who leads a quiet life working at her family's hat shop. One fateful day, Sophie encounters the mysterious and flamboyant wizard Howl, known for his elusive reputation and his fantastical moving castle. Sophie's encounter with Howl takes a twist when an evil witch curses her, turning her into an old woman. Determined to break the curse and find her true self again, Sophie seeks refuge in Howl's moving castle, a magnificent structure powered by a mysterious source, offering her services as a cleaning lady. As Sophie gets to know Howl and his companions, she discovers the true nature of the curse.

Japanese language with English subtitles.