Hayao Miyazaki Does It Again!

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2013)

Hayao Miyazaki a master animator, manga artist, producer, and screenwriter has once again crafted a wonderful story of life, death, forgiveness, respect of nature, and moving forward with life.
Emishi prince, Ashitaka, whose body has been tainted by a demon is exiled from his homeland in seek of a cure. Along the way he sees The Great Forest God whom he hopes can cure him but does not. He comes upon an island town called, Irontown, led by Lady Eboshi. The town strips the forest of wood to mine precious iron to build weapons. The Wolf Clan, led by Moro, consists of herself, her two sons, and her daughter San...a human. San, raised by wolves, hates humans due to their rape of the land and defends the forest. Ahitaka acts as a mediator between Irontown and the various animal clans that inhabit the forest. He does his best to strive for peace.
The film is beautifully animated and well written. It proves interesting to those who are not even interested in Japanese culture. It makes the point of respecting wildlife and moving on with life even when events turn bad.
I highly recommend this film! It is great in English and in native Japanese with subtitles.