Film Synopsis
While out
harvesting, an old bamboo cutter (voiced by Takeo Chii) sees one particular stock
glowing bright. Inside he finds a small girl; almost like a doll. The
old man is captivated and he believes the heavens have
bestowed upon him a princess.
The old man
takes the girl to his home and shows her to his wife (voiced by Nobuko Miyamoto). Suddenly the girl transform into an actually baby. Overjoyed, the
elderly couple gladly takes in the child and raises her as their own.
The girl quickly grows larger and larger, and within a short time she becomes a beautiful young woman (voiced by Aki Asakura).
In their hearts, the old couple knows their daughter is indeed a princess. Therefore they take her to the capital city where to learn how to be a proper lady of court. Although sad to leave her home, the girl tries to make the most out of her new surroundings. As talk of her beauty grows, she is given the name Kaguya as an official seal of her status.
In their hearts, the old couple knows their daughter is indeed a princess. Therefore they take her to the capital city where to learn how to be a proper lady of court. Although sad to leave her home, the girl tries to make the most out of her new surroundings. As talk of her beauty grows, she is given the name Kaguya as an official seal of her status.
Many suitors try to win Kaguya's heart, but she turns them all
away. She knows all who call are only interested in her appearance, not her. As time goes on, Kaguya yearns for the simple, peaceful days of her
old life.
