The tale of the Princess Kaguya

If you ever get the opportunity to see this wonderful animated movie by Isao Takahata at Studio Ghibli, then please, please go and watch it.

Oscar nominated for best animated feature for 2015 this is a hand drawn masterpiece based on a classic 10th century Japanese folk tale about a poor woodcutter who finds a tiny, doll-like girl sprouting from a bamboo shoot.

"Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime."

* Oh, and have a box of tissues within close range*

* And watch with English subtitles*