Princess from the Moon
“Princess Kaguya came from outer space!”
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Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.
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A tender, melancholic fable that feels like a forgotten folk tale. Its ethereal beauty and gentle pace evoke a sense of quiet wonder and profound loss, like watching a dream unfold.
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