The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

PGUnited States rating20132h 17mAnimation, Drama, Fantasy
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PG US
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A bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a glowing stalk of bamboo and raise her as their own. As she grows into a beautiful young woman, she must navigate the complexities of her royal life while dealing with the mystery of her origins.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Calm
The film features long lingering shots and a slow contemplative atmosphere with very few quick cuts. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA man is beaten by others while trying to reach the princess.
  • Approx.SomeCelestial beings descend from the moon in a grand procession.

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  1. 1How did the princess feel about her life in the city compared to her life in the countryside?
  2. 2Why do you think the princess felt so strongly about her connection to the earth?
  3. 3How did the parents show their love for the princess throughout the story?

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