The Botanist vs The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 5/10 for The Botanist). The Botanist is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 17m. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Botanist
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya| The Botanist | The Tale of The Princess Kaguya | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 17m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Fantasy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jing Yi | Isao Takahata |
| Main cast | Jahseleh Yesl, Ren Zihan, Nurdaolet Jalen, Eramazan Sarhet, Jomajan Songhat | Kengo Kora, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Isao Hashizume |
Synopsis
The Botanist
In a remote village in Xinjiang, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants. He soon meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
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.
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