The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

(2013)

★ 8.1 IMDb · 2,039 votes

Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Year: 2013

Runtime: 137 мин

Country: Japan

Director: Исао Такахата

Cast: Аки Асакура, Такэо Тии, Нобуко Миямото, Кэнго Кора, Ацуко Такахата, Томоко Табата, Шиноске Татэкава, Такая Камикава, Хикару Идзюин, Рюдо Удзаки

Plot

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.

An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya wants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her.