Ringing Bell (1978)

Ringing Bell

1978

Animation Drama Family

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.

Credits

Director

Masami Hata

Cast

Akira Kamiya as Chirin (voice)

Hitoshi Takagi as Narrator (voice)

Minori Matsushima as Baby Chirin (voice)

Seizo Kato as Wolf (voice)

Taeko Nakanishi as Chirin's Mother (voice)

Crew

Yukio Abe (Art Direction)

Iwao Yamaki (Director of Photography)