Princess from the Moon (1987): Cast
Princess from the Moon is a 1987 sci-fi drama directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya, Toshirô Mifune and Kiichi Nakai. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Princess from the Moon About?
The premise of Princess from the Moon without spoilers.
After a tragic loss leaves a poor farming couple childless, a strange celestial visitor appears and they discover an otherworldly cocoon. Opening it, they find a radiant infant—Princess Kaguya—who becomes their beloved daughter, bringing hope and wonder to their modest life.
Princess from the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- violence
- ambush
- sword fight
- sword
- katana sword
- martial arts
- swordsman
- love interest
- hand to hand combat
- assassin
- kaiju
- sword and planet
+4 more Show fewer
- sword and sorcery
- monster
- based on novel
- character name in title
Princess from the Moon Cast & Characters
Yasuko Sawaguchi leads the cast as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya, with Toshirô Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko and Kiichi Nakai as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military. Directed by Kon Ichikawa; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kon Ichikawa
- Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya
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Toshirô Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko -
Kiichi Nakai as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military - Kyôko Kishida as Kōgō or Empress
Also Starring in Princess from the Moon
· 5 more- Ayako Wakao Tayoshime
- Koji Ishizaka Mikado
- Megumi Odaka Akeno
- Takatoshi Takeda Abe-no-Udaijin or Minister of Finance
- Koasa Shunpūtei Kuramochi-no-Miko or Minister of Culture
More from Kon Ichikawa
More films directed by Kon Ichikawa: The Makioka Sisters (1983), Murder of the Inugami Clan, Ten Nights of Dreams and Dora-heita.
Princess from the Moon Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Taketori monogatari” and “竹取物语”.
- Also known as
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- Taketori monogatari
- 竹取物语
- 타케토리 이야기
- La princesa de la luna
- Księżniczka z Księżyca
- Princezna z měsíce
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Moon Over Tao: Makaraga, Moon Child and Cosmic Princess.
Princess from the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Princess from the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Princess from the Moon released?
Princess from the Moon was released on September 26, 1987.
Who directed Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
More films by Kon Ichikawa Who is in the cast of Princess from the Moon?
Princess from the Moon stars Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya, Toshirô Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko and Kiichi Nakai as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military, among 9 credited actors.
Does Princess from the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Princess from the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Princess from the Moon in?
The original language of Princess from the Moon is Japanese.
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