The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

A princess's crime and punishment.

137 Mins

8.1 / 10

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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