Legend of the Maiden Tower
★ 10 · 1978 · 16m · Animation · Fantasy · History
The Shah is about to marry his daughter off but she is kidnapped by a sorceress. A knight ho has fallen desperately in love wit her guards her. The story ends tragically.
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