Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs (1942)
Overview
In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.
Cast
Hiroko Takayama
Okuro
Chikako Miyagi
Tanukichiro
Yoshiko Kusabue
Kinuta
Mamechiyo
Otanu
Kiiton Masuda
Kinue Utagawa
Kensaku Haruji
Donkichi
Jun Fujikawa
GorokuzaemonRecommendations
Be with You
Winter's Tale
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Peter Ibbetson
Gabriel's Inferno: Part III
Save the Last Dance
Revenge Porn: PAIN OF LOVE
I Still Believe
Sahara
The Tales of Hoffmann
Wicked
Journey to the Shore
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
The Future
Northanger Abbey
Crossroads
Gabriel's Inferno
Northfork
Modest Heroes
Even If This Love Disappears Tonight