The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Release date: 2013-11-16
Votes: 179
Genres: Documentary
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
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