{"product_id":"howls-moving-castle-blu-ray-dvd","title":"Howl's Moving Castle - Blu-ray \u0026 DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophie, a quiet and reserved young hatter, leads an unexceptional life running her late father's hat shop in a European-inspired kingdom. Her world is thrown into turmoil when a chance encounter with Howl, a dashing but notoriously elusive wizard, draws the unwanted attention of the vengeful Witch of the Waste. In a fit of jealousy, the Witch casts a terrible curse on Sophie, instantly transforming her into a 90-year-old woman. Unable to stay home, Sophie ventures into the rugged Wastes, where she finds refuge aboard Howl's magical, walking mechanical castle. Joined by Calcifer, a fiery fire demon bound to the castle, and Markl, Howl's young apprentice, Sophie takes a job as the castle's housekeeper. 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