Donkey Skin (re-release)

The king solemnly vows to his dying queen that he will only marry a woman who embodies both beauty and virtue, just like her. This promise weighs heavily on him as he grapples with the pressure from his advisers to find a new queen and secure an heir.

In a desperate attempt to honor his promise, the king decides to marry his own daughter, the princess. This shocking decision points to the lengths he is willing to go to keep his vow, despite the moral and ethical dilemmas it brings.

Under the guidance of her godmother, the lilac fairy, the princess devises a clever plan to avoid her father's incestuous marriage. She requests a series of extravagant gifts as a way to delay the inevitable, including magical items that seem impossible to procure.

To everyone's surprise, the king successfully meets his daughter's extravagant demands. He acquires dresses that change color, mimic the moon's glow, and shine as bright as the sun, as well as the skin of a magical donkey that brings wealth.

Realizing the dire situation, the princess dons the enchanted donkey's skin and escapes the kingdom. She transforms into 'Donkey Skin' and flees, leaving behind her royal life to avoid her father's intentions.

Living under the guise of Donkey Skin, the princess finds work as a lowly pig keeper in a nearby kingdom. Despite her humble circumstances, she captures the attention of the prince, who is smitten by her beauty from afar.

The love-stricken prince pretends to be ill, claiming that only a special cake can restore his health. In a twist of fate, he requests that Donkey Skin bake this cake, unaware of her true identity and feelings for him.

The princess secretly places a ring inside the cake she bakes for the prince, symbolizing her love for him. This gesture is a desperate attempt to communicate her feelings while remaining incognito.

Excited by the discovery of the ring, the prince declares that he will marry the woman whose finger it fits perfectly. This proclamation brings all eligible women to the royal castle, each eagerly trying on the ring in hopes of winning the prince's heart.

When it is finally her turn, the unassuming Donkey Skin tries on the ring, and to everyone’s astonishment, it fits perfectly. This miraculous moment reveals her true identity as the princess, shocking both the crowd and the royal family.

The story culminates in a grand wedding ceremony between the prince and the princess, celebrating their love that transcended obstacles. The event is attended by the lilac fairy and the king, who have also found love and are set to marry.

The wedding concludes with a surprise entrance from the king and the lilac fairy arriving in a helicopter. This whimsical twist emphasizes the unpredictable nature of love and unity in the kingdom.