Notes: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a Studio Ghibli film, that's based on a classic Japanese folktale, called "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." This story is dedicated to Seiichiro Ujiie, Takeo Chii, and to Isao Takahata, one of the most thought-provoking and heartfelt directors of all time.

Princess Kaguya, formerly referred to as "Lil Bamboo", sat in her room of the palace. One would expect a young princess to be smiling and enjoying her life of luxury, but people's expectations and the truth are two very different concepts. For several hours, not a single word came out of the princess'...