Japanese Film - Howl's Moving Castle

Come along to our free Japanese Film night, co-organised with the Japan Foundation, Sydney!

Sophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woman by the vain and conniving Witch of the Waste. Embarking on an incredible adventure to lift the curse, she finds refuge in Howl's magical moving castle where she becomes acquainted with Markl, Howl's apprentice, and a hot-headed fire demon named Calcifer. As the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, and his relationship with Sophie deepens, our young grey heroine finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.

Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
Released: 2004
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating: PG
Genre: Anime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure 
Runtime: 114 mins

© 2004 Studio Ghibli - NDDMT

A short Japan Video Topics DVD will be shown from 5:15pm before the start of the film at 5:30pm. Free admission is based on a first-come, first-served basis, with a full theatre capacity of 40 people.