A luminous princess emerges from bamboo, captivating all, yet her dreamlike existence holds a melancholic destiny.
Melancholy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Max.
For a PG, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG suggests, because of the sex and nudity.
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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 enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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