Movie: How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process

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Hayao Miyazaki
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    A behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Kaku Arakawa, documenting Hayao Miyazaki's creative process in creating the character of Ponyo during the production of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

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    2009-12-08

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    日本語

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