Princess from the Moon
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 竹取物語 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction |
| Director | Kon Ichikawa |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (25 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Kon Ichikawa fuses an ancient Japanese folktale with subtle science-fiction elements, crafting a visually arresting tale of otherworldly grace. The narrative explores profound themes of parental love, longing, and the melancholy of being a stranger in a familiar land.
What lingers after the final frame is the haunting beauty of its imagery and a poignant reflection on the nature of home and belonging. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kon Ichikawa
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In a quiet, contemplative setting to absorb its mythical and visual poetry.
🎭 Cast
Toshirō Mifune
Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
Ayako Wakao
Tayoshime
Yasuko Sawaguchi
Kaya, the Princess Kaguya
Koji Ishizaka
Mikado
Kiichi Nakai
Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military
Koasa Shunpūtei
Kuramochi-no-Miko or Minister of Culture
Takatoshi Takeda
Abe-no-Udaijin or Minister of Finance
Megumi Odaka
Akeno
Kyôko Kishida
Kōgō or Empress
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