The Deer King

The Deer King(2021)

R
10/28/2021 (US)Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy1h 53m
6.4

"Fight to survive."

Overview

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.

Taku Kishimoto

Screenplay

Masayuki Miyaji

Director

Masashi Ando

Director

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THE DEER KING | On Blu-ray/DVD & Digital

THE DEER KING | On Blu-ray/DVD & Digital

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A review by Chris Sawin
5.0

Written on July 16, 2022

_The Deer King_ is as visually gorgeous as any Studio Ghibli film. While its animation pleases on almost every level, its storytelling and pacing is lacking as the film seems to prioritize monotonous dialogue and petty human squabbling over anything remotely exciting.

**Full Review:** https://hubpages.com/entertainment/The-Deer-King-2022-Review-A-Gorgeously-Stale-Animated-Film