Page One: “Spirited Away” (2001)

Written by Hayao Miyazaki

A trailer for the movie:

An amazing movie. Chihro a reluctant hero. Enters the Extraordinary World. A classic heroine’s journey.

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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