The Deer King (2021)
Fight to survive.
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.
Cast
- Shinichi Tsutsumi - Van (voice)
- Ryoma Takeuchi - Hohsalle (voice)
- Anne Watanabe - Sae (voice)
- Hisui Kimura - Yuna (voice)
- Atsushi Abe - Yotaru (voice)
- Yoshito Yasuhara - Tourim (voice)
- Toru Sakurai - Makokan (voice)
- Shinshu Fuji - Orphan (voice)
- Tomomichi Nishimura - Kenoi (voice)
- Tessyo Genda - King Akafa (voice)
Screenplay
- Taku Kishimoto (Screenplay)
- Nahoko Uehashi (Novel)
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story
Keywords
based on novel or book, slavery, survival, tragedy, disease, epidemic, medieval, feudal japan, anime, fictious world
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deer King about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Deer King?
- The Deer King was directed by Masayuki Miyaji, Masashi Ando.
- Who stars in The Deer King?
- The Deer King stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryoma Takeuchi, Anne Watanabe, Hisui Kimura, Atsushi Abe, Yoshito Yasuhara.
- How long is The Deer King?
- The Deer King has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Deer King?
- The Deer King is a Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Deer King produced?
- The Deer King was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Deer King?
- The themes of The Deer King include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story.