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The Deer King

Animation Drama Fantasy

2021, Movie, 1h 53min

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.

Country: Japan

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Reviews

Critic Richard Whittaker

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...there's something heartening about its message that thoughtful kindness may just save us all.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Max Covill

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It’s the core story of a warrior finding a new family, and what lengths he’ll go to protect it, that’s simple and rewarding.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Katie Goh

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With ideas and an aesthetic that are certain to strike a chord with Studio Ghibli fans, The Deer King is at once fresh and pleasantly familiar.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Tara Mcnamara

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...despite the many bloody battle scenes and dog attacks, the film is incredibly relaxing and cozy.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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In a war-torn kingdom, a former soldier named Van and a young girl named Yuna find themselves on the run from a deadly disease that has ravaged the land. After escaping a mining colony that was attacked by wild dogs carrying the disease, they seek refuge in the countryside, but their peace is short-lived as they are relentlessly pursued by nefarious forces. Determined to protect Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the truth behind the mysterious illness and its possible cure, all while navigating treacherous political intrigue and confronting the dark secrets of their shared past.

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You can stream The Deer King on: Netflix Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home