Foxes of Chironup (1987)
Foxes Ken and Chin become the proud parents of cubs, Koro and Kan, who enjoy a carefree life on the northern Japanese island of Chironup. They befriend a fisherman and his wife but are forced to run for their lives when soldiers on a military exercise decide to take home some fox pelts as souvenirs. A sweet little film that obliquely symbolizes the plight of Japan's aboriginal Ainu people and the northern islands that have been contested with Russia since they were occupied by Stalin's soldiers in 1945.
Director: Tetsuo Imazawa
Genre: Animation, Drama, History
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: August 15, 1987
Cast
- Mikiko Otonashi - Mother Fox (voice)
- Shinobu Adachi - Koro (voice)
- Tsutomu Sasaki - Father Fox (voice)
Screenplay
- Zenzō Matsuyama (Screenplay)
- Hiroyuki Takahashi (Original Story)
Music: Etsujiro Gotoh
Cinematography: Hiroaki Edamitsu
Editing: Masashi Furukawa
Production: Group TAC
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
friendship, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, world war ii, fox, tragedy, animals, anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Foxes of Chironup about?
- Foxes Ken and Chin become the proud parents of cubs, Koro and Kan, who enjoy a carefree life on the northern Japanese island of Chironup. They befriend a fisherman and his wife but are forced to run for their lives when soldiers on a military exercise decide to take home some fox pelts as souvenirs. A sweet little film that obliquely symbolizes the plight of Japan's aboriginal Ainu people and the northern islands that have been contested with Russia since they were occupied by Stalin's soldiers in 1945.
- Who directed Foxes of Chironup?
- Foxes of Chironup was directed by Tetsuo Imazawa.
- Who stars in Foxes of Chironup?
- Foxes of Chironup stars Mikiko Otonashi, Shinobu Adachi, Tsutomu Sasaki.
- How long is Foxes of Chironup?
- Foxes of Chironup has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Foxes of Chironup?
- Foxes of Chironup is a Animation, Drama, History film.
- Where was Foxes of Chironup produced?
- Foxes of Chironup was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Foxes of Chironup?
- The themes of Foxes of Chironup include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.