Laputa: Castle in the Sky (1986)

Laputa: Castle in the Sky (1986)

by Hayao Miyazaki

Original title: 天空の城ラピュタ (Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta)

A Studio Ghibli film

An amazing Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece of friendship and adventure. 

Laputa - the castle in the sky

Laputa: Castle in the Sky tells the story of Pazu, an orphan, who's life is changed when Sheeta, who too is an orphan, floats down from the sky with a magical levitation stone hanging from her neck. Sheeta is being chased by air pirates and the government, who are all after the levitation stone, which holds the key to Laputa - the mysterious castle in the sky. Pazu decides to help Sheeta and the two form a close friendship.  

Sheeta and Pazu

Laputa, by most people, is believed only to be a legend. But Pazu is determined to prove Laputa really does exist. They decide to set off to for search Laputa - and an exciting  adventure begins. They encounter air pirates, robot soldiors and various flying machines. They also come to face the evil Muska, who is also searching for Laputa and has other plans for the mysterious flying island...

Floating with the levitation stone

Trailer (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGJQmsqFok

Trailer (2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McM0_YHDm5A