My friend and I agree on this interpretation of the film's theme. Back to the point; So after returned to mansion, kaguya accepted the customary make-up. Believing her to be a divine presence, Miyatsuko and his wife decide to raise her as their own, calling her "Princess". That second spoiler of yours is spot-on. And above all you will get premium content of online streaming services for free. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Also, regarding her relationship with her parents, I was in tears at the end when she tried to run away from having the crown or cape put on her and reached out to her parents one more time. I felt it was really relevant to today's societal ideals, like that it's better or makes you stronger to have an emotionless façade--although this theme goes way back and it's not new by any means. She gets the suitors off her back in exceptionally creative ways, and it makes Kaguya's character entertaining and witty. The more I think about it the more unique that ending was for me. I'm still in the Song of the Sea camp for the Western win - Kaguya was fantastic, but I don't know if the Western Academy panel would have been able to notice or appreciate the cultural nuances and significance in Kaguya. That's fine if it alligns with some lore that you can see the princess in the moon still or something (honestly I havent read up if this is a new or old work of fiction) but to just do it the way they did seemed so...rushed? Isao Takahata is among my favorite filmmakers, not just of animated features but of film in general. But nope, she doesn't even get a chance to finish her speech. The movie is about how regrettable it is to live your life this way because at any time you could get notified that you are going to have to return to the moon and forget all of your experiences on your stay on earth. I really enjoyed the film, and right the change of art styles was refreshing. Instead she runs away and realizes, however regrettably, she has to accept the life she has, and so she goes back. It was major-key cheery, but strangely and eerily flat and sad. Something most filmmakers can't do. I think Takahata is suggesting that in order to live, humans must surrender to the cycle of joy and sorrow, instead of trying to find a way through it. So... after all that, what do you guys think of this film? I definitely agree that this was an amazing film, and one of my favorite Ghibli pieces to boot. The ending is uncompromising yet it doesn't feel lacking. If this film were idealistically pure American, she'd have run away from home midway through, found success, and never gone back. I am leaning towards masterpiece at the moment. Yeah, I thought it was brilliant, beautiful, complex and arguably the best film Ghibli's made. Seeing the results of that, whether you value harmony or freedom, you can't help but deny you need to enjoy your life as much as possible in whatever way you can. Like our corporeal bodies that still exist after our soul has exited, Kaguya puts on the robe of the moon and departs... Kaguya cannot remain on earth just like Sutemaru can't realistically leave his family. Sort: Relevant Newest. It is a retelling of a classic Japanese fable, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", and the entire movie has a very mythic quality too it. You are almost forced to see the beauty in everyday activities because they are animated. In any case, there was no possible way for her to be completely happy. No, last Friday at IFC in Manhattan! It's nuanced, elegant, and poetic, with a rich animation style, and beautiful soundtrack. Several days later I'm still floored. As such, a life of a princess comes with utter objectification of a woman, made more poignant with the suitors. As a parent of a spirited young child myself, it really does seem as though they are growing rapidly right before your eyes and they are constantly amazing you with what they can do and how they see the world. the tale of princess kaguya 7709 GIFs. ** I am convinced it is one of Studio Ghibli's best films ever produced, and it is one of my favorite films in general.