The Deer King is as visually gorgeous as any Studio Ghibli film. While its animation ple...
The Deer King
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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The Deer King
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- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 28, 2021
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
User Score
65%
Original Title
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
Production Companies
Production I.G, KADOKAWA, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO
Director
Masayuki Miyaji
Description
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.