Howl & Sophie
The love that breaks the spell
The hatmaker Sophie, turned into an old woman by a witch, and the vain, heartless wizard Howl: a love that gives each of them back what they had lost, in the middle of a war.
01Why it matters
One of the great love stories of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, about inner beauty and tenderness as a cure.
02The conflict
The spells, the war and the heart Howl gave to the fire.
03The iconic moment
Sophie giving Howl back his heart.
04What survived
The Ghibli film; Diana Wynne Jones's novel.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Howl & Sophie famous?
One of the great love stories of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, about inner beauty and tenderness as a cure.
How does the story of Howl & Sophie end?
Sophie giving Howl back his heart. The Ghibli film; Diana Wynne Jones's novel.
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