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Spirited Away opens in Japan

On July 20, 2001, Spirited Away opened in Japan.

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The Event

On July 20, 2001, Spirited Away opened in Japan.

The Cultural Context

The animated film followed a child working in a bathhouse for spirits, using the setting to explore labor, memory and identity.

The viewing context

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