Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs

1942· 86 min★ 6.1· Music, Fantasy, Romance, Drama

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, Chikako Miyagi, Yoshiko Kusabue

Director: Keigo Kimura