Hayao Miyazaki Says 'Ma' is an Essential Storytelling Tool - ScreenCraft
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In order to understand the Japanese meaning behind the word 'Ma," it's best to have filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki describe it to us.
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Hayao Miyazaki Says 'Ma' is an Essential Storytelling Tool - ScreenCraft
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The Meaning of Flight in the Films of Hayao Miyazaki - The New York Times
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