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The Deer King

Original title: Shika no ou
  • 20212021
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  • 2h
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6.5/10
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The Deer King (2021)
The last survivor of a band of warriors is enslaved in a salt mine. One night, savage dogs attack and a mysterious disease wipes out everyone. The warrior then escapes with a little girl, while a gifted physician looks for a cure.
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The last survivor of a band of warriors is enslaved in a salt mine. One night, savage dogs attack and a mysterious disease wipes out everyone at the mine. The warrior escapes with a little g... Read allThe last survivor of a band of warriors is enslaved in a salt mine. One night, savage dogs attack and a mysterious disease wipes out everyone at the mine. The warrior escapes with a little girl, while a gifted physician looks for a cure.The last survivor of a band of warriors is enslaved in a salt mine. One night, savage dogs attack and a mysterious disease wipes out everyone at the mine. The warrior escapes with a little girl, while a gifted physician looks for a cure.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
147
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  • Directors
    • Masashi Ando
    • Masayuki Miyaji
  • Writers
    • Taku Kishimoto
    • Nahoko Uehashi(story)
  • Stars
    • Anne(voice)
    • Luis Bermudez(English version)
    • Ray Chase(English version)
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  • Directors
    • Masashi Ando
    • Masayuki Miyaji
  • Writers
    • Taku Kishimoto
    • Nahoko Uehashi(story)
  • Stars
    • Anne(voice)
    • Luis Bermudez(English version)
    • Ray Chase(English version)
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    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Anne
    • Saeas Sae
    • (voice)
    Luis Bermudez
    Luis Bermudez
    • Makokanas Makokan
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ray Chase
    Ray Chase
    • Vanas Van
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Grant George
    Grant George
      Hisui Kimura
      • Yunaas Yuna
      • (voice)
      Erna Larsen
      • Ohma's Wifeas Ohma's Wife
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Griffin Puatu
      Griffin Puatu
      • Hohsalleas Hohsalle
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Erica Schroeder
      Erica Schroeder
      • Saeas Sae
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Ryoma Takeuchi
      • Hossaruas Hossaru
      • (voice)
      Shin'ichi Tsutsumi
      Shin'ichi Tsutsumi
      • Vanas Van
      • (voice)
      Luciana VanDette
      Luciana VanDette
      • Yunaas Yuna
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • Directors
        • Masashi Ando
        • Masayuki Miyaji
      • Writers
        • Taku Kishimoto
        • Nahoko Uehashi(story)
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      • Connections
        Featured in Sôkai jôhô variety Sukkiri!!: Episode dated 4 February 2022 (2022)
      • Soundtracks
        One Reason
        Music and lyrics by Milet (as milet)
        Performed by Milet (as milet)

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      10/10
      Corona times
      Corona times.

      Power of origin.

      Picture itself is an art

      Unique universal world view.

      No more information i have

      I am looking forward see again.

      Shika no ou.
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      • maxkdh
      • Feb 6, 2022

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      • Release date
        • February 4, 2022 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Official site
        • Official Site (Japan)
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • 鹿王
      • Production company
        • Production I.G.
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      • Gross worldwide
        • $726,066
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      • Runtime
        2 hours
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.78 : 1

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