Digitally restored 'Castle in the Sky' to be released in China

A film trailer for"Castle in the Sky."

A restored version of "Castle in the Sky," a classic animated film by Japanese Academy Award-winning director Miyazaki Hayao, will hit cinemas across China on June 1, International Children's Day.

It is a new digital high-definition version of the 1986 animated fantasy adventure film which tells a timeless story of friendship and courage.

The new digital high-definition version of the 1986 animated fantasy adventure film tells a story of friendship and courage.

The film is centered on a boy and a girl who race against pirates and foreign agents to find a legendary floating castle.

Director Hayao once said that the dedication, perseverance, and courage of the young men in the film are a common language that can move modern audiences.

On China's film and review website Douban, the original film which was released in China 31 years ago has a 9.2 rating out of 10.

Artists from Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra performed before the film's Shanghai premiere at Metro City.

Movie buffs pose in front of an installation about the movie.

Enthusiastic fans snap up tickets to the premiere.

On Sunday the restored film's premiere at Metro City in Xuhui District was a rousing success with a symphonic concert by artists from Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.

The concert featured nostalgic and captivating scores by Joe Hisaishi from Hayao's masterpieces such as "Howl's Moving Castle," "Castle in the Sky," "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away."

Officials from the film's production company Studio Ghibli extended their gratitude to Chinese movie buffs' long-standing support of "Castle in the Sky."

Chinese animator Weng Ming, art director of the 2023 Chinese animation film "Deep Sea," also thanked Hayao for the profound influence of his works that inspired Weng to pursue his dream of animation.

A movie fan poses with the film's posters.

A film poster

Where to watch the film

Grand Cinema   大光明电影院

Address: 216 Nanjing Rd. W.   南京西路216号

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Peace Cinema   和平影院  

Address: 290 Xizang Rd. M.   西藏中路290号

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UME International Cineplex   UME新天地国际影城

Address: 5/F South Block Xintiandi, No. 6, Lane 123 Xingye Rd.   上海市黄浦区兴业路123弄新天地南里6号5楼

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Paradise Warner Cinema City   上海永华电影城

Address: 6/F 1 Hongqiao Rd.   虹桥路1号6楼

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Palace IFC Cinema   上海百丽宫影城 

Address: LG1-1, 8 Century Ave.   世纪大道8号上海国金中心商场B1

Tel: [phone]

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Editor: Fu Rong
Designer: Zhang ChaoyanWriter: Xu WeiPhoto: Ti Gong
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