From directors Masashi Ando and Masayuki Miyaji comes THE DEER KING, a sweeping fantasy epic that marks the directorial debut of acclaimed animator, Masashi Ando. Based on the original book series, by author Nahoko Uehashi! Now playing in theaters!
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