The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
“A princess's crime and punishment.”
AnimationDramaFantasy
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.
VIBE
An exquisitely hand-drawn journey that feels like a living painting, this film is deeply melancholic and ethereal. It evokes a profound sense of beauty and longing, exploring themes of fate and the ephemeral nature of joy with a poignant, bittersweet touch. A truly artistic and emotionally resonant experience.
etherealmelancholicpoignantbeautifulbittersweetslow-burnhand-drawn animationpainterly aesthetictraditional Japanese artGhibli artistryfatenature's beautylongingsocietal expectations
princesshistoricaljapanese womanbased on fairy talejapanese folklorebambooanimefantasy
