Sophie Hatter, the eldest of three sisters in the magical land of Ingary, believes she is destined for a dull life in the family hat shop. When the Witch of the Waste transforms her into an old woman, Sophie flees home and seeks refuge in the strange moving castle of Howl, a wizard rumored to devour young girls' hearts. There she strikes a bargain with the fire demon Calcifer: if she can break his secret contract, he will lift her curse. Amid shifting identities, magic doors, and Howl's dramatic vanity, Sophie gradually discovers her own hidden power, courage, and unexpected love.
