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Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs

Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs

1942•86 min.•

Japan

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.
  • Music
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Drama

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