The Deer King

Movie

2021

1h 53m

Japanese

Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy

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The Deer King

Movie

2021

1h 53m

Japanese

Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy

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Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.

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Cast

Van (voice)

Hohsalle (voice)

Sae (voice)

Yuna (voice)

Yotaru (voice)

Tourim (voice)

Makokan (voice)

Orphan (voice)

Kenoi (voice)

King Akafa (voice)

Directed By: Masashi Ando, Masayuki Miyaji

Written By: Taku Kishimoto (Screenplay), Nahoko Uehashi (Novel)

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Obione_TdG says...

2 years ago

I found it interesting in spite of the negative reviews, very much inspired by Princess Mononoke, with a non-trivial intertwining of themes.

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Saint Pauly says...

2 years ago

Like joining a tour group in the middle, I don't know where this came from but I knew where it was headed. This animated Japanese feature full of myth and magic didn't hold any surprises for me, but I still enjoyed the ride.

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Chris Sawin

2 years ago

_The Deer King_ is as visually gorgeous as any Studio Ghibli film. While its animation pleases on almost every level, its storytelling and pacing is lacking as the film seems to prioritize monotonous dialogue and petty human squabbling over anything remotely exciting.

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