Princess from the Moon (1987)
Original title: 竹取物語
Princess from the Moon is a 1987 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Kon Ichikawa, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao and Yasuko Sawaguchi.
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.
Quick answers
What is Princess from the Moon about?
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.
When was Princess from the Moon released?
Princess from the Moon was released on 26 September 1987.
How long is Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon runs 2h 1m.
Who made Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Where can I watch Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Princess from the Moon
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko
- Ayako Wakao as Tayoshime
- Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya
- Koji Ishizaka as Mikado
- Kiichi Nakai as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military
- Koasa Shunpūtei as Kuramochi-no-Miko or Minister of Culture
- Takatoshi Takeda as Abe-no-Udaijin or Minister of Finance
- Megumi Odaka as Akeno
- Kyôko Kishida as Kōgō or Empress