
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
Isao Takahata's gorgeous traditional-Japanese-painting-style swansong — critics widely call it one of the most beautiful animated films ever made. Earned an Oscar nomination; among Studio Ghibli's most artistically singular works.