Adapted from ursula k le guins beloved childrens fantasy book series this animated film from studio ghibli marks the directorial debut of goro miyazaki the son of the legendary hayao miyazaki spirited away howls moving castle a strange force is disturbing the natural harmony in the land of earthsea dragons are fighting magic is dying out and humanity is falling into chaos and disorder haunted by inner demons prince arren stabs his father and absconds with the kings sword h