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Princess in an Iron Helmet (2006)

Movie ★ 8.0 103 min

Comedy Drama

Tamako is 20 years old, lives at home with her mother (Kishimoto Kayoko) and teenaged brother, and simply refuses to grow up. Ever since her father left the family, she's stopped trusting people, and now lounges around in her own small, claustrophobic world. Wearing an iron helmet whenever she steps outside, she ventures only to her mom's beauty salon, the mechanic shop, and the bakery - the source of her greatest joy in life, sweet buns. Her world is static, insular, and safe, and there's no need to change - that is until her cat runs away, the bakery closes, and her mom falls in love with another man.

Kaze Shindo Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 4, 2006
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
tt0492663
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Cast

Maiko Yamada Tamako Kayoko Kishimoto Kayoko Kishimoto Tamako's mother Naoto Takenaka Naoto Takenaka Tamako's father Suguru Matsuzawa Yoshiaki Yoza Yoshiaki Yoza Mickey Curtis Mickey Curtis Léona Hirota Léona Hirota Kami Hiraiwa Kami Hiraiwa Yutaka Matsushige Yutaka Matsushige Toshie Negishi Toshie Negishi Masahiko Tsugawa Masahiko Tsugawa

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Frequently asked questions

What is Princess in an Iron Helmet about?
Tamako is 20 years old, lives at home with her mother (Kishimoto Kayoko) and teenaged brother, and simply refuses to grow up. Ever since her father left the family, she's stopped trusting people, and now lounges around in her own small, claustrophobic world. Wearing an iron helmet whenever she steps outside, she ventures only to her mom's beauty salon, the mechanic shop, and the bakery - the source of her greatest joy in life, sweet buns. Her world is static, insular, and safe, and there's no need to change - that is until her cat runs away, the bakery closes, and her mom falls in love with another man.
Who directed Princess in an Iron Helmet?
Princess in an Iron Helmet was directed by Kaze Shindo.
Who stars in Princess in an Iron Helmet?
Princess in an Iron Helmet stars Maiko Yamada, Kayoko Kishimoto, Naoto Takenaka, Suguru Matsuzawa.
When was Princess in an Iron Helmet released?
Princess in an Iron Helmet is a 2006 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Princess in an Iron Helmet?
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