The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)

Directed by Isao Takahata

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya movie poster

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.

Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Language: ja

Production

Cinematographer: Keisuke Nakamura · Composer: Joe Hisaishi · Editor: Toshihiko Kojima

Production: Studio Ghibli

Budget: $49.3M

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