The 1989 Japanese animated film Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) will play in Pittsburgh October 26 through 30, the next installment in Ghibli Fest 2024. A synopsis, from the distributor:
Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Classic Westmoreland, the Phoenix Theaters Luxury 14 + PTX in Briedgeville, and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson. Tickets are available online; the October 26, 28, and 30 shows are in Japanese with English subtitles, while the October 27 and 29 shows are dubbed in English.
It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation
