Kaguyahime no monogatari

"A princess's crime and punishment."

Nov 23 2013 PG 2h 17m
Adventure, Animation, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi

Directed by

Isao Takahata

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

GKIDS, Mitsubishi Shoji, KDDI, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Studio Ghibli

Languages

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 38 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
61,163
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
89
Popularity
NA