Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) dir. Hayao Miyazaki “Knowing you’re alive is enough reason to be happy.” Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle (Hauru no Ugoku Shiro) is a magical and deeply human tale set in a fantastical world of war and wonder. The story follows Sophie, a shy young woman who is cursed by a witch and transformed into an old woman. Seeking a cure, she encounters the mysterious wizard Howl and takes refuge in his enchanted, walking castle — a place of secrets, shifting rooms, and une