Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Featured Cast

Hiroko Takayama

Okuro

Chikako Miyagi

Tanukichiro

Yoshiko Kusabue

Kinuta

Shigeo Kusunoki

Tsutsumizaemon

Mamechiyo

Otanu