The Mother Who Became a Kite

August. 15,2003      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The second film in Shin-Ei's series of annual WWII themed anime television movies for children "Sensou Douwa".

Ai Orikasa as  Mom (voice)
Ryo Kamon as  Dad (voice)
Satomi Korogi as  Keiko (voice)
Ai Satou as  Narrator (voice)
Chie Sato as  Old Lady (voice)
Hisao Egawa as  Townsperson (voice)
Issei Futamata as  Kappa (voice)
Masako Katsuki as  Ichiro's Mom (voice)

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Reviews

Hayden Kane
2003/08/15

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

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Deanna
2003/08/16

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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Guillelmina
2003/08/17

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Yvonne Jodi
2003/08/18

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

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