Animation · Drama · Fantasy

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Directed byIsao Takahata

2013 · 2h 17m · Kijkwijzer 6

Synopsis

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Aki AsakuraThe Princess Kaguya (voice)
  • Takeo ChiiSanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
  • Nobuko MiyamotoŌna / Narrator (voice)
  • Kengo KoraSutemaru (voice)
  • Atsuko TakahataLady Sagami (voice)
  • Tomoko TabataMenowarawa (voice)
  • Shinosuke TatekawaLord Inbe no Akita (voice)
  • Takaya KamikawaPrince Ishitsukuri (voice)
  • Hikaru IjūinMinister of the Right Abe (voice)
  • Ryudo UzakiGrand Counselor Otomo (voice)
  • Shichinosuke NakamuraThe Emperor (voice)
  • Isao HashizumePrince Kuramochi (voice)

Crew

  • Isao TakahataDirector, Writer
  • Riko SakaguchiWriter