The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
– Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapid..
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 enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.
23 Nov 2013
Japanese
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Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata (story), Isao Takahata (screenplay), Riko Sakaguchi (screenplay)
Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Darren Criss
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 12 wins & 36 nominations.
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