Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.
Acting
Hibari Misora playing a cross-dressing samurai with zero chill
Production
1958 spider queen costume that haunts dreams beautifully
Costume
Princess Kinuta's palace vs. valley wardrobe downgrade
Director
Kōzō Saeki
Hibari Misora
Tanukichiro
Izumi Yukimura
Princess Kinuta / Okuro
Yumi Shirakawa
Ocho
Keiko Awaji
Spider Queen of the Forest
Ichirō Arishima
Tanukizaemon
Bokuzen Hidari
Awa-no-Kami
Kyōko Mine
Osono
Chōchō Miyako
Overnight guest
Yūji Nanto
Overnight guest
Tony Tani
Tanuki host
Kenji Sahara
Singing man
Momoko Kôchi
Singing woman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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