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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Animation · Drama · Fantasy · 2013

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Movie details

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

“A princess's crime and punishment.”

2013 Animation · Drama · Fantasy 2h 17m

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TMDB

8.1 / 10

Community rating

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Isao Takahata

Written by

Riko Sakaguchi · Isao Takahata

Aki Asakura

Aki Asakura

The Princess Kaguya (voice)

Takeo Chii

Takeo Chii

Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)

Nobuko Miyamoto

Nobuko Miyamoto

Ōna / Narrator (voice)

Kengo Kora

Kengo Kora

Sutemaru (voice)

Atsuko Takahata

Atsuko Takahata

Lady Sagami (voice)

Tomoko Tabata

Tomoko Tabata

Menowarawa (voice)

Shinosuke Tatekawa

Shinosuke Tatekawa

Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Tale of The Princess Kaguya on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.