Who directed the 2001 film Spirited Away?
Hayao Miyazaki wrote and directed the 2001 film Spirited Away. He created the story for the ten-year-old daughter of his friend Seiji Okuda.
Common questions about Spirited Away
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the real name of the main character in Spirited Away?
The main character is named Chihiro Ogino before she enters the spirit world. The witch Yubaba renames her Sen to ensure she forgets her true identity and remains in eternal servitude.
When was the film Spirited Away released?
The film was released in the summer of 2001. It went on to earn over 30 billion yen in Japan and a worldwide total of over 395 million dollars.
What inspired the design of the bathhouse in Spirited Away?
The bathhouse design was inspired by the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and a traditional inn in Yamagata Prefecture. Studio Ghibli also used Pseudo-Western style buildings from the Meiji period as a reference for the architecture.
Who is Haku in the film Spirited Away?
Haku is the spirit of the Kohaku River which was destroyed and replaced with apartments. He loses his memory and identity due to human development and environmental destruction before Chihiro helps him remember who he is.