The Deer King(2021)
“Fight to survive.”
Overview
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.
Director
Masayuki Miyaji
Studio
Production I.G
Cast
Shinichi Tsutsumi
as Van (voice)
Ryoma Takeuchi
as Hohsalle (voice)
Anne Watanabe
as Sae (voice)
Hisui Kimura
as Yuna (voice)
Atsushi Abe
as Yotaru (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
as Tourim (voice)
Toru Sakurai
as Makokan (voice)
Shinshu Fuji
as Orphan (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura
as Kenoi (voice)
Tessyo Genda
as King Akafa (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Production I.G • KADOKAWA • Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Deer King about?▼
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.
Who directed The Deer King?▼
The Deer King was directed by Masayuki Miyaji and released in 2021. It is a animation, drama, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is The Deer King?▼
The Deer King has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Deer King?▼
The cast of The Deer King includes Shinichi Tsutsumi as Van (voice), Ryoma Takeuchi as Hohsalle (voice), Anne Watanabe as Sae (voice), Hisui Kimura as Yuna (voice), Atsushi Abe as Yotaru (voice) and more.
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