

Uncovering Spirited Away
A Documentary Across Japan
Genres
Overview
Join me as I travel across Japan to uncover the places which inspired Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away". From stunning bathhouses, to an ancient festival which Hayao Miyazaki used as the basis of his iconic Spirit World.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
24 min
Release Date
2024-07-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
James Dawson
Self
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