New Story of Momotaro

Overview

The first film vision of another seminal Japanese folk legend. Momotarô, the boy who was conceived when his elderly parents ate a magic peach and were rejuvenated for one final night of passionate sex. He proved to be a mighty hero, and an invincible defender of the Japanese people, travelling to the mythic island of Onigashima and killing all its demons. One of three movies released in 1909 in Japan. All of them share the same name.