Ronja, The Robber's Daughter is Based on the children's fantasy book by noted author Astrid Lindgren, who also wrote
Pippi Longstocking.
Ronja is a magical tale of A thief's daughter and her expoloration of the forest and the beasts around her. She also comes into contact with with a boy named Birk, who is a member of another rival bandit clan. Together, Birk and Ronja form a strong friendship and that is only the beginning.
The family friendly series will be narrated by The
X-Files' Gillian Anderson, directed by Gorō Miyazaki (
Up on Poppy Hill, Tales from Earthsea), and presented by Studio Ghibli (
Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle).
The show first aired in Japan in 2014, was an instant hit and won the international Emmy award for "Best Kid's Animation." The streaming rights for the show were later picked up by Amazon. The show is free to watch for any Amazon Prime member. Ronja, The Robber's Daughter will debut on Amazon Video starting on January 27th.
Notable Cast Members:
Ronja (Teresa Gallagher),
Matt (Rufus Hound),
Lovis (Morwenna Banks)
Birk (Kelley Adams)
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About Ronja, The Robber's Daughter:
Embark on an epic journey in Ronja, The Robber's Daughter, presented by Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli. Ronja, a strong and spirited girl, is beloved by everyone. Driven by her thirst for adventure, she comes face-to-face with wondrous creatures who inhabit the forest and finds a most unlikely friend - the son of her father's rival