The moving story and reviews of "Homeless Child": A classic anime that cannot be watched without crying

"Homeless Child": A moving journey and story of growth

The film "A Homeless Child," released on March 15, 1980, is a moving work based on the novel by French author Hector-Henri Malot. Distributed by Toho and produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, the film depicts the dramatic life of the protagonist, Remi, in a compact 96 minutes. Registered under the Eirin number 19933, the film was loved by many audiences when it was released in theaters.

story

Remi was born as an abandoned child and was sold to a traveling performer, Vitalis, by his foster father, Jerome, at the age of eight. Vitalis was a strict but kind teacher, and Remi toured France with animals, performing with him. However, many hardships awaited Remi in life. Despite being at the mercy of a cruel fate, Remi grew up and, with the help of his best friend Machaya and many kind people, set out on a journey to find his real mother. Throughout this journey, Remi is forced to think deeply about the meaning of his own existence and the ties of his family.

cast

Masako Sugaya played the role of Remi, and her pure and powerful performance captured the hearts of the audience. Yosuke Kondo played the role of Vitalis, perfectly portraying a character who was both strict and kind. The story was brought to life by a splendid cast that included Reiko Muto as Mrs. Milligan, Hiroko Suzuki as Mama Barbran, Noriko Obara as Machiya, Yoshiko Matsuo as Arthur, Junpei Takiguchi as Driscoll, Toshiko Maeda as Laura, Mikio Terashima as Attorney Galley, and Takeshi Aono as Jerome.

Main Staff

The production was handled by Yutaka Fujioka, with Tetsuo Katayama supporting the work as producer. Haruya Yamazaki wrote the script, and Akio Sugino provided beautiful visuals as animation director. Shichiro Kobayashi was in charge of art, Hirotaka Takahashi was in charge of photography, Masatoshi Tsurubuchi was in charge of editing, and Etsuji Yamada was in charge of sound, each of whom improved the quality of the work in their own field of expertise. Takayuki Yamazaki also oversaw the whole project as production manager, and Hiroo Takeuchi supported director Osamu Dezaki as assistant director.

Theme songs and music

The theme song "Let's start walking" was powerfully sung by Ayako Sawada. The lyrics were written by Tokyo Movie and the music was composed by Takeo Watanabe. The beautiful melody symbolizing Remi's journey touched the hearts of the audience. As a symbol of Remi's growth and journey, this song plays a role in further deepening the emotion of the movie.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Homeless Child" was highly praised by many audiences for its moving story, beautiful images, and powerful music. In particular, the deep family ties and friendship depicted through Remi's growth and journey struck a chord with audiences. In addition, the portrayal of characters such as Vitalis and Macia was so realistic that audiences could empathize with their lives and shed tears together.

This film was loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and touched many people. In particular, the harshness and beauty of life depicted through Remi's journey prompted deep contemplation in the audience, providing an opportunity to reexamine their own lives. Also, Vitalis' balance of harshness and kindness, and his friendship with Macia, deeply touched the audience.

Recommendations and related works

After watching "The Little Prince", I recommend watching "The Little Prince", also by Hector-Henri Malot. "The Little Prince" is also a touching story about family ties and friendship, and has the same theme as "The Little Prince". I also recommend "Pinocchio", which also depicts a traveling entertainer. Pinocchio's growth and journey have a lot in common with Remy's, and you can enjoy a touching story.

Additionally, to get a deeper understanding of Remi's journey, we recommend reading the original novel. The original novel contains detailed episodes and character details not shown in the film, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of Remi's life. We also recommend the film's soundtrack. The beautiful music, including the theme song "Let's Walk Together," will allow you to relive the excitement of the film.

Conclusion

"Homeless Child" was loved by many audiences for its moving story, beautiful images, and powerful music. The harshness and beauty of life, and the depth of family ties and friendship depicted through Remy's journey deeply moved audiences. This film is loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and has touched many people. Please watch it and experience Remy's moving journey.