Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Animated film

The Story of the Thumb-Princess (1992): Cast

The Story of the Thumb-Princess (1992) movie poster

The Story of the Thumb-Princess is a 1992 animated film directed by Hiromitsu Morita, starring Akira Ishida, Mika Kanai and Yoko Asagami.

The Story of the Thumb-Princess (1992) movie poster
Director
Hiromitsu Morita
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of the Thumb-Princess About?

The premise of The Story of the Thumb-Princess without spoilers.

An exhausted mother, unable to control mischievous Maya, asks a reclusive witch for help. The witch gives her a magical Thumbelina book. When the mother falls asleep, Maya shrinks and enters the book’s dream world. A kind witch tells her she must wake her mother to return home, so Maya journeys south to find the Crystal Prince. She faces trials, befriends dream‑world allies, and works to awaken her mother.

The Story of the Thumb-Princess Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • shrinking
  • changing size
  • size change
  • anime animation
  • thumbelina character
  • fairy tale fantasy
  • talking animal
  • lifting someone into the air
  • miniature person
  • fox
  • fairy tale
  • magic
+6 more
  • fantasy world
  • 2d animation
  • witch
  • toad
  • fairy
  • character name in title
Cast & crew

The Story of the Thumb-Princess Cast

Akira Ishida leads the cast, with Mika Kanai and Yoko Asagami. Directed by Hiromitsu Morita; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Story of the Thumb-Princess Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Däumelinchens Reise” and “Pollicina”.

Also known as
  • Däumelinchens Reise
  • Pollicina
  • 엄지 공주
  • Nowe przygody Calineczki
  • O Livro de Thumbelina
  • مايا في رحلة الأحلام
  • Thumbelina
  • Almendrita
  • Pulgarcita: una historia mágica
  • 玛雅历险记

Seen The Story of the Thumb-Princess?

FAQ

The Story of the Thumb-Princess FAQ: Cast & Director

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of the Thumb-Princess, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed The Story of the Thumb-Princess?

The Story of the Thumb-Princess was directed by Hiromitsu Morita.

Who is in the cast of The Story of the Thumb-Princess?

The Story of the Thumb-Princess stars Akira Ishida, Mika Kanai and Yoko Asagami, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Story of the Thumb-Princess have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of the Thumb-Princess has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of the Thumb-Princess in?

The original language of The Story of the Thumb-Princess is Japanese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app