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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
A princess's crime and punishment
A princess's crime and punishment
Animation, Drama, Fantasy - 2013
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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, the punishment for her crime.
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Details

Rated:
PG
Runtime:
137 min
Release date:
23 Nov 2013
Country:
JP
Languages:
Japanese
Budget:
$49,300,000
Revenue:
$24,366,656
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 12 wins & 36 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
If there's a message here about the foolhardiness of parental expectations, it fades away in the face of the film's rapturous visuals.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
13 Nov 2014
fresh:
This delicate, hand-drawn marvel is lyrical and heartbreaking in ways that most live-action movies never approach.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Nov 2014
fresh:
What makes "Princess Kaguya" stick in emotional terms? Its depiction of an extraordinary girl, learning for herself that a life without real joy and spontaneity is only a shadow of a life.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Dec 2014
fresh:
One can only hope Ghibli maintains a creative standard as high as his.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
4 Dec 2014
fresh:
It's the beautiful and breathtaking animation that gives The Tale of the Princess Kaguya a luster that is both simple and sophisticated.
– Mary Houlihan,
Chicago Sun-Times,
4 Dec 2014
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