Ringing Bell

Ringing Bell (1978)

11/03/1978
Animation, Drama, Family
46m

Overview

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.

  • Masami HataDirector
  • Original Title

    チリンの鈴

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Japanese

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • loss of loved one
  • coming of age
  • anthropomorphism
  • revenge
  • tragedy
  • adult animation
  • animal lead

Top Billed Cast

Akira Kamiya

Akira Kamiya

Chirin (voice)

Minori Matsushima

Minori Matsushima

Baby Chirin (voice)

Seizô Katô

Seizô Katô

Wolf (voice)

Hitoshi Takagi

Hitoshi Takagi

Narrator (voice)

Taeko Nakanishi

Taeko Nakanishi

Chirin's Mother (voice)

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