Released in 2001, (Japanese: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi ) is an Academy Award-winning masterpiece written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli . It remains one of the most celebrated animated films of all time, frequently cited for its technical brilliance and profound storytelling. Plot Summary

To save them, Chihiro must enter the service of the powerful witch at a massive bathhouse for spirits. Yubaba steals Chihiro’s name, renaming her "Sen," a tactic used to keep workers in permanent servitude. With help from a mysterious boy named Haku , Chihiro navigates this strange realm, encountering various kami (spirits) and creatures like the lonely No-Face. Key Themes

The story follows 10-year-old , a sullen girl moving to a new neighborhood with her parents. While taking a shortcut, the family stumbles upon what appears to be an abandoned theme park. After her parents greedily consume food meant for spirits, they are transformed into pigs.