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6.7Chirin is an innocent though adventurous young lamb whose carefree life on the farm comes to an abrupt end when a wolf murders his mother. Confused and angry, Chirin pursues the wolf into the mountains, seeking revenge. The laws of nature are brutal, however, and hatred alone won't be enough to avenge the loss of his mother. Only the strong survive in the wild, and obtaining that strength may change Chirin forever.
Released: 1978-03-1146 minDir: Masami HataAnimation, Drama, Family
Cast
- Akira Kamiya as Chirin (voice)
- Minori Matsushima as Baby Chirin (voice)
- Seizo Kato as Wolf (voice)
- Hitoshi Takagi as Narrator (voice)
- Taeko Nakanishi as Chirin's Mother (voice)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- loss of loved one
Gallery (7)
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Categories
1970s fantasy adventure films1970s fantasy drama films1978 adventure films1978 anime films1978 children's films1978 drama films1978 films1978 Japanese-language filmsAnimated films about animal huntingAnimated films about mother–son relationshipsAnimated films about orphansAnimated films about revenge
