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Legendary Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) revisits Japan’s most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making.

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Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter (James Caan) and his wife (Mary Steenburgen), a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady (Chloë Grace Moretz). The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her – but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.

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From studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Wind Rises and Director Isao Takahata comes a powerful and sweeping epic that redefines the limits of animated storytelling and marks a triumphant highpoint within an extraordinary career in filmmaking for director Isao Takahata.

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“The hand-drawn details are breathtaking, with a cautionary and compelling story for tweens and older kids to share with their parents.” -Nancy Churnin DALLAS MORNING NEWS

“Although most know the name Hayao Miyazaki, there are many wonderful directors under the Ghibli umbrella, and Isao Takahata is as great as they come.” -G. Allen Johnson SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

“It’s the best kind of fairy tale – tough, deep and meaningful, with a heroine who stays true to herself in spite of shallow temptations.” -Billy Goodykoontz ARIZONA REPUBLIC