Building the White Tower Together for Everyone: Reflections on the Film 'The Boy and the Heron'
Main text What is it about Hayao Miyazaki’s films that we love so dearly? Personally, I was once captivated by the plots and settings, later delved into the themes and metaphors, and now find the subtle emotions to be the most compelling aspect. In these respects, Spirited Away is undoubtedly Miyazaki’s crowning achievement. The tension of the first half hour contrasts unforgettably with the tranquillity aboard the train at the conclusion. Having weathered so many trials alongside Chihiro, one surely gains the courage to face life head-on. ...