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Kites and Other Tales

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1975-01-01
13m
English
Released
Visual Communications

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Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.

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About Kites and Other Tales

Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites. Running 13 minutes.

Kites and Other Tales Cast and Characters

The cast features Tom Joe (as kite maker) and Yuki Shimoda (as narrator). Their performances are a major reason Kites and Other Tales has built such a passionate audience.

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Who is in the cast of Kites and Other Tales?

The main cast includes Tom Joe and Yuki Shimoda.

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Kites and Other Tales was released in 1975.

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What is Kites and Other Tales about?

Kites and Other Tales is a Documentary English-language film. Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.

When was Kites and Other Tales released?

Kites and Other Tales was released on January 1, 1975. It has a runtime of 13m. The film was produced by Visual Communications.

Who stars in Kites and Other Tales?

Kites and Other Tales stars Tom Joe and Yuki Shimoda. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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