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The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

19877.92h 47m

Overview

A partially-animated documentary about the preservation and restoration of the canal system in Yanagawa, Fukuoka

Directed by Isao Takahata
Written by Isao Takahata, Hiromatsu Tsutae
Produced by Susumu Kubo
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Top Cast

Masahiko Kunii

Masahiko Kunii

Narrator (Voice)

Sachiko Kagami

Sachiko Kagami

Narrator (Voice)

Isao Takahata

Isao Takahata

Himself

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Norio Akasaka

Himself

Themes & Keywords

japanpollutionenvironmentalcanal

About The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals is a documentary, animation film released in 1987 exploring themes of japan, pollution, environmental, canal. Directed by Isao Takahata, it stars Masahiko Kunii, Sachiko Kagami, Isao Takahata. A partially-animated documentary about the preservation and restoration of the canal system in Yanagawa, Fukuoka

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