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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.
A tiny girl discovered in a bamboo stalk grows into a breathtaking woman, only to find herself trapped by the rigid expectations of imperial life. Hand-painted watercolor strokes breathe life into this heartbreaking fairy tale about the heavy cost of earthly existence.
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Isao Takahata
Cast
Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata, Shinosuke Tatekawa, Takaya Kamikawa, Hikaru Ijūin, Ryudo Uzaki
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
You can stream The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Isao Takahata
Cast
Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata, Shinosuke Tatekawa, Takaya Kamikawa, Hikaru Ijūin, Ryudo Uzaki
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