The Wandering Princess

About The Wandering Princess

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.

The Wandering Princess (1960) is a romance war film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka. Machiko Kyō takes the lead as Ryûko Korinkakura, Eiji Funakoshi as Futetsu, Yomei Ryu as Fubun, and Atsuko Kindaichi as Empress Wan Rong.

Released in January 1960, it runs 102 minutes. Written by Natto Wada.

American members can watch it on Criterion Channel.