Hayao Miyazaki's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' (1989)

Her Head in Films by Caitlin

Sep 2, 202501:20:50TV & Film

In this episode, I talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1989 film, 'Kiki’s Delivery Service.' It’s about a 13-year-old witch who must spend a year away from home, learning to live independently and share her gifts. As Kiki opens...

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