The read
It runs a compact 46m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
45 audience votes
Key crew
- Masami HataDirector
Cast
- Akira KamiyaChirin (voice)
- Minori MatsushimaBaby Chirin (voice)
- Seizo KatoWolf (voice)
- Hitoshi TakagiNarrator (voice)
- Taeko NakanishiChirin's Mother (voice)
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookloss of loved onecoming of ageanthropomorphismrevengetragedyadult animationanimeanimal lead