Donkey Skin (1970) Synopsis

Somewhere in a strange, colourful land, the devastated Blue King promises his wife on her deathbed that he would only wed someone more beautiful than she is. But, the kingdom needs an heir, and alas, the only woman even prettier than the deceased Blue Queen is her daughter, the fair Blue Princess. As a result, to escape such a terrible fate, the frightened girl takes her wise godmother the Fairy of the Lilacs' advice, and sets her father a series of nearly impossible tasks to discourage him from marrying her; nevertheless, the determined ruler succeeds. Now, as the young lady flees to the nearby village disguised as an unkempt scullery maid wearing the foul skin of a donkey, a chance encounter with the handsome Red Prince of the neighbouring kingdom will pave the way for an unlikely romance, and a quixotic quest in the name of love. Are those two meant to be together, and live happily ever after?—Nick Riganas

Somewhere in a strange, colourful land, the devastated Blue King promises his wife on her deathbed that he would only wed someone more beautiful than she is. But, the kingdom needs an heir, and alas, the only woman even prettier than the deceased Blue Queen is her daughter, the fair Blue Princess. As a result, to escape such a terrible fate, the frightened girl takes her wise godmother the Fairy of the Lilacs' advice, and sets her father a series of nearly impossible tasks to discourage him from marrying her; nevertheless, the determined ruler succeeds. Now, as the young lady flees to the nearby village disguised as an unkempt scullery maid wearing the foul skin of a donkey, a chance encounter with the handsome Red Prince of the neighbouring kingdom will pave the way for an unlikely romance, and a quixotic quest in the name of love. Are those two meant to be together, and live happily ever after?—Nick Riganas

Published Time: 2021-07-15 05:18:20