Princess Kaguya: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter

An old bamboo cutter discovers a tiny, beautiful girl inside a glowing bamboo stalk. He and his wife raise her as their own daughter, and she grows into a stunning young woman named Kaguya. Her extraordinary beauty attracts many suitors, including five noble princes who each seek her hand in marriage.

Kaguya sets impossible tasks for each suitor, demanding they retrieve legendary treasures from across the world. As her fame spreads, even the Emperor of Japan becomes enamored with her. However, Kaguya harbors a secret about her true origins, which will eventually force her to leave the earthly world behind.