The Glacier Fox (1978)
In the Quest of the Northern Sun
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves – only the strong survive.
Cast
- Eiji Okada - Narrator (voice)
- Arthur Hill - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Themes
Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Animal Rights Activism and Compassion, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest, Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild, Wildlife Conservation Struggle
Keywords
japan, fox, wilderness, animals, nature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Glacier Fox about?
- Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves – only the strong survive.
- Who directed The Glacier Fox?
- The Glacier Fox was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
- Who stars in The Glacier Fox?
- The Glacier Fox stars Eiji Okada, Arthur Hill.
- How long is The Glacier Fox?
- The Glacier Fox has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Glacier Fox?
- The Glacier Fox is a Family, Documentary, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Glacier Fox?
- The Glacier Fox had a budget of $5M.
- How much did The Glacier Fox gross?
- The Glacier Fox grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The Glacier Fox produced?
- The Glacier Fox was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Glacier Fox?
- The themes of The Glacier Fox include: Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Animal Rights Activism and Compassion, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest, Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild, Wildlife Conservation Struggle.