The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013
One girl's rebellion against destiny comes with an unexpected price
Director:
Isao Takahata
Starring:
Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen
Our Take
A mysterious young woman of ethereal beauty emerges from a bamboo stalk, captivating the hearts of five powerful suitors who desperately seek her hand in marriage. Determined to forge her own path rather than surrender to an arranged union, she devises elaborate challenges designed to test her persistent admirers' worthiness—or expose their shallow devotion. As her defiance unfolds, she discovers that resistance against fate may exact a consequence far greater than the life she tried to escape.
Synopsis
Kaguya is a beautiful young woman coveted by five nobles. To try to avoid marrying a stranger she doesn't love, she sends her suitors on seemingly impossible tasks. But she will have to face her fate and punishment for her choices.
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