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196517m5.0(1)

The Grateful Crane

つるのおんがえし

The purest story of gratitude

AnimationFantasy
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1965-01-01
17m
JA
Released
学習研究社

About

One day, an old man rescued a crane that had been caught in a trap. Then, one night, a young woman named 'Tsuu' visited the old man's house, and they began living together. Tsuu wove very beautiful and magnificent cloth. However, she would never let anyone see her while she was weaving...

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About The Grateful Crane

The purest story of gratitude

One day, an old man rescued a crane that had been caught in a trap. Then, one night, a young woman named 'Tsuu' visited the old man's house, and they began living together. Tsuu wove very beautiful and magnificent cloth. However, she would never let anyone see her while she was weaving... Running 17 minutes.

The Grateful Crane Cast and Characters

The cast features Eiko Masuyama (as (voice)), 内村軍一 (as (voice)), 加藤玉枝 (as (voice)), Morihiko Uchiyama (as (voice)), and Kiyoko Yamamoto (as (voice)). Their performances are a major reason The Grateful Crane has built such a passionate audience.

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The Grateful Crane flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Grateful Crane runs for 17 minutes (about 0.3 hour).

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Who is in the cast of The Grateful Crane?

The main cast includes Eiko Masuyama, 内村軍一, 加藤玉枝, and Morihiko Uchiyama, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Grateful Crane available in Japanese?

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The Grateful Crane was released in 1965.

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Where can I watch The Grateful Crane for free?

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What is The Grateful Crane about?

The Grateful Crane is a Animation/Fantasy film. One day, an old man rescued a crane that had been caught in a trap. Then, one night, a young woman named 'Tsuu' visited the old man's house, and they began living together. Tsuu wove very beautiful and magnificent cloth. However, she would never let anyone see her while she was weaving...

When was The Grateful Crane released?

The Grateful Crane was released on January 1, 1965. It has a runtime of 17m. The film was produced by 学習研究社.

Who stars in The Grateful Crane?

The Grateful Crane stars Eiko Masuyama, 内村軍一, 加藤玉枝 and Morihiko Uchiyama. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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