The Wandering Princess (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, The Wandering Princess is a drama, war and romance film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Pu Zhe , the younger brother of the Emperor of Manchukuo, Pu Wen, marries Ryuko the daughter of a long-established aristocratic family - all in the interest of the Japanese rulers , which legitimizes the relationship between Japan and its Chinese puppet state. To the surprise of all , a deep love between Pu Zhe and Ryuko develops. It is put to the test when Japan loses the war, Manchukuo is dissolved and the imperial court must flee. The lovers now have to separate: Pu Zhe tries to escape to Japan with his brother , while Ryuko flees with her daughter Eisei over the country. A film on the relationship between Pujie (1907-94) , brother of the " last emperor " Puyi and his second wife, Marquise Hiro Saga (1914-87).
Who’s in it. The Wandering Princess stars Machiko Kyō as Ryûko Korinkakura (Hiroko Aishinkakura), Eiji Funakoshi as Futetsu (Fuketsu Aishinkakura), Yomei Ryu as Fubun (Fugi Aishinkakura) and Atsuko Kindaichi as Empress Wan Rong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wandering Princess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wandering Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wandering Princess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wandering Princess (1960)?
- In US, The Wandering Princess is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wandering Princess worth watching?
- The Wandering Princess holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wandering Princess?
- The Wandering Princess stars Machiko Kyō, Eiji Funakoshi, Yomei Ryu, Atsuko Kindaichi and Sadako Sawamura.
- When was The Wandering Princess released?
- The Wandering Princess was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.