Updated 9-22-03


Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Heart of Laputa: Castle in the Sky


Japanese Title: Tenku-no Shiro Rapyuta)

Studio: Studio Ghibli

US Version: Disney


Synopsis: WARNING MAJOR SPOILER!! The movie begins on a blimp. A sad girl is looking out the window. Soon the blimp is attacked by air pirates. The girl attacks her captor and retrieves a necklace, then hurries to escape the pirates. She falls out the window and becomes unconcious as she speeds to the Earth. Down below, a young boy named Pazu is working in the mines. He sees the young girl floating out of the sky, her pendent surrounding her in blue light. He catches the young girl and brings her back to his home. He learns that the girl's name is Sheeta. Soon they are attacked by the air pirates and Sheeta dresses up as a boy to escape. Later Pazu learns that they both are looking for Laputa and they will find it together at all costs, no matter what tries to stop them and seperate them!

Review: This movie is really neat. It has a great plot surrounding a mystery! A definate 4 stars. Also did you see it yet? The animation is fabulous!

Other Formats: Book (based on the movie)

Ri's Favorite Characters: Pazu, Boss, Dola