Princess from the Moon
"Princess Kaguya came from outer space!"
Originally released in 1987. Princess from the Moon is a adventure/drama film. directed by Kon Ichikawa. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao, and Yasuko Sawaguchi
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toho Pictures
- Fuji Television Network
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
How long is Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Princess from the Moon released?
Princess from the Moon was released on September 26, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Princess from the Moon?
The main cast of Princess from the Moon includes Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Koji Ishizaka, Kiichi Nakai.