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The Deer King

Release Date: Friday, July 15, 2022 Theaters

Director: Masashi Ando

R Adventure N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In the aftermath of a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in amine 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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Who stars in The Deer King – Cast List

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Who is making The Deer King – Crew List

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Masashi Ando
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Production – What we know about the The Deer King

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Key Facts

  • ntinuing their partnership with Fathom Events, fan preview events for THE DEER KING will play in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, July 13th (Japanese language), and Thursday, July 14th (English language dubbed). In addition to the full feature, audiences will view a special introduction from Director Masashi Ando, exclusive to the Fathom Events screenings. Fan preview events will be followed by a limited theatrical release in select markets nationwide by GKIDS starting Friday, July 15th (6/26/2022).
  • The Deer King is a sweeping fantasy epic that marks the directing debut of Masashi Ando, whose work on such landmark films as Spirited Away, Paprika, and Your Name. helped shape the world of modern animation (6/26/2022).

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R Restricted for some violence
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The Deer King Release Date: When was the film released?

The Deer King was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 15 , 2022. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, Where The Crawdads Sing and Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris.

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