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JAPAN · 1987

Princess from the Moon

Kon Ichikawa
Japanese Golden Age gold cradle carriage of light healer
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Synopsis

Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.

Year1987
CountryJapan
DirectorKon Ichikawa
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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