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Howl's Moving Castle (or, "Howl no Ugoku Shiro") is a Studio Ghibli film based on a novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle (or, Howl no Ugoku Shiro) is a Studio Ghibli film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on a novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones. It is about a young girl who is cursed to become an old woman, and the interesting characters she meets along the way as she comes to terms with herself and her curse.

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What happened to Sophie's curse?

During the movie, Sophie for the most part was seen in the form of an old woman, thanks to the curse the Witch of the Wastes cast on her. However, whenever Sophie slept, she seemed to revert back to her regular self. And when she was talking to…
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What is the contract between Calcifer and Howl?

In Howl's moving castle, there's a fire demon named Calcifer who heats the wizard Howl's hearth. He tells Sophie that he has a contract with Howl which binds him to the hearth. He also says that he'd help Sophie if she broke the contract between him…
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Why is the hair of Howl was colored black when he was young?

In the beginning-middle of the movie, Sophie accidentally made Howl paint his hair black instead of his natural blonde color. I also suspect that this is his natural color because he felt so upset after the incident. But if this is right, then why…
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Was Hin (Madam Suliman's pet) a spy or a prisoner who wanted to get freedom?

Hin stayed most of the time with Howl's friends, running from Madame Suliman. None of them were sure if he was a spy or a friend, and nor am I sure about that. Was Hin a prisoner or a spy?
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Why did Sophie and Howl spare the Witch of the Waste?

I just finished watching "Howl's Moving Castle" and I'm wondering why Sophie and Howl basically became best friends with the Witch of the Waste. She cursed Sophie and couldn't remove the curse, so she was useless to them, and in the beginning of the…
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What's Up With the Dancing Shadows?

In Howl's Moving Castle, Madame Soloman shows Sophie the "real Howl." When this happens, they're standing on the universe while these little shadows start to sing and dance. What does this have to do with the "real Howl?"
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What is the age of The Witch of the Waste in Howl's Moving Castle?

What is the age of The Witch of the Waste in Howl's Moving Castle? I need to know for a project of mine.
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Are there any resources about the inspirations of Miyazaki in making Howl's Moving Castle?

I am doing an analysis of Miyazaki's films and am starting with Howl's Moving Castle. I have lots of information about the movie, but am having a hard time finding information regarding the inspirations for the film. I am aware that the film is an…
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