The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

2013 · directed by Isao Takahata

Rating
86/100
Hit
yes

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 Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013), directed by Isao Takahata, rates 86/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Aki Asakura
  • Takeo Chii
  • Nobuko Miyamoto
  • Kengo Kora
  • Atsuko Takahata
  • Tomoko Tabata
  • Shinosuke Tatekawa
  • Takaya Kamikawa
  • Hikaru Ijūin
  • Ryudo Uzaki

Crew

  • Keisuke Nakamura — Director of Photography
  • Toshihiko Kojima — Editor
  • Joe Hisaishi — Original Music Composer
  • Isao Takahata — Screenplay
  • Riko Sakaguchi — Screenplay

More from Isao Takahata

  1. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) — 93/100 · hit
  2. Only Yesterday (1991) — 83/100 · hit
  3. Pom Poko (1994) — 76/100
  4. The Story of Heidi (1979) — 74/100
  5. My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) — 73/100
  6. Gauche the Cellist (1982) — 72/100

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