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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-11-23
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1912 Votes
Time: 2h 17m
A princess's crime and punishment.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
Budget: $49,300,000.00
Revenue: $24,366,656.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Mitsubishi Shoji
T2 Studio
Movie: The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Top 10 Billed Cast
朝倉あき
The Princess Kaguya (voice)
地井武男
Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
宮本信子
Ōna / Narrator (voice)
高良健吾
Sutemaru (voice)
高畑淳子
Lady Sagami (voice)
田畑智子
Menowarawa (voice)
Shinosuke Tatekawa
Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)
上川隆也
Prince Ishitsukuri (voice)
Hikaru Ijuin
Minister of the Right Abe (voice)
宇崎竜童
Grand Counselor Otomo (voice)
Video Trailer The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Video: Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer
Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer
THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA | Official Trailer (Japanese)
UK Trailer
Blossoms
Going Outside
Official US Teaser Trailer
Running Away
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya - Looking For Reality - Own it Now on Blu-ray
All 8 videos
Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer - Trailer
THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA | Official Trailer (Japanese) - Trailer
UK Trailer - Trailer
Blossoms - Clip
Going Outside - Clip
Official US Teaser Trailer - Teaser
Running Away - Clip
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya - Looking For Reality - Own it Now on Blu-ray - Behind the Scenes
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