Ringing Bell

Movie

1978

46m

PG-13

Japanese

Animation, Drama, Family

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Ringing Bell

PG-13

Movie

1978

46m

Japanese

Animation, Drama, Family

Chirin 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.

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Cast

Chirin (voice)

Baby Chirin (voice)

Wolf (voice)

Narrator (voice)

Chirin's Mother (voice)

Directed By: Masami Hata

Written By: Takashi Yanase (Original Story)

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csrz says...

2 years ago

Do not be deceived by the film cover or title. It's such a great children animated film that goes into places which I do not expect. What starts as a cheery cutesy story then spirals into a bleak psychological horror. It gets pretty depressing as you follow the lamb's journey through grief, anger, and revenge in the aftermath of a horrible tragedy. Visually it's genuinely nightmarish for the most parts with a darkness that is rarely found in family animated films these days. One of those films that make you feel an unexpected deep sadness when it ends. Though the voiceover narration does feel somewhat distracting and obtrusive at times, this is still a great watch.

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