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68% Critic Match
The Wandering Princess
6.8 / 10• 1960• 1h 42m•NR• Japanese
DramaRomanceWar
Storyline
Pu Zhe, younger brother of the Emperor of Manchukuo, marries Ryuko, daughter of an aristocratic family. To the surprise of all, a deep love between Pu Zhe and Ryuko develops and is put to the test when Japan loses the war.
Cast & Crew
Machiko Kyō
Ryûko Korinkakura / Hiroko Aishinkakura
Lead
Eiji Funakoshi
Futetsu / Fuketsu Aishinkakura
YR
Yomei Ryu
Fubun / Fugi Aishinkakura
Atsuko Kindaichi
Empress Wan Rong
Sadako Sawamura
Kazuko Sugawara
Shōzō Nanbu
Hidesato Sugawara
Chieko Higashiyama
Nao Sugawara
RY
Ryozo Yoshii
Kosuke Takahashi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kinuyo Tanaka's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Wandering Princess is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
