Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth (1986)

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Title: Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth

Genre: Drama, War

Cast: Tetsuya Takeda, Kurara Haruka, Midori Hagio, Mari Mizutani, Nobuyo Oyama, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kan Mikami, LaSalle Ishii, Noboru Mitani, Shigeru Kōyama, Akira Nagoya, Yūki Meguro, Hideji Ōtaki, Toshiyuki Nagashima

Release: 1986-07-26

Runtime: 106

Plot: In the winter of 1945, Sakura the elephant gave birth to a baby elephant at Tokyo Fujimi Zoo under the watchful eye of the zookeeper Shota Tanabe. Around the same time, Shota's wife, Setsuko, also gave birth to a son. Hanako, the baby elephant, grows up while deepening her bonds with elementary school students who love zoos. However, as Japan enters the Pacific War, the military orders the animals in the zoos of five major cities to be killed.
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Title: Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Ryô Kinoshita

Cast: Tetsuya Takeda, Kurara Haruka, Midori Hagio, Mari Mizutani, Nobuyo Oyama, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kan Mikami, LaSalle Ishii, Noboru Mitani, Shigeru Kōyama, Akira Nagoya, Yūki Meguro, Hideji Ōtaki, Toshiyuki Nagashima

Status: Released

Release: Jul 25, 1986

Runtime: 106

Plot: In the winter of 1945, Sakura the elephant gave birth to a baby elephant at Tokyo Fujimi Zoo under the watchful eye of the zookeeper Shota Tanabe. Around the same time, Shota's wife, Setsuko, also gave birth to a son. Hanako, the baby elephant, grows up while deepening her bonds with elementary school students who love zoos. However, as Japan enters the Pacific War, the military orders the animals in the zoos of five major cities to be killed.
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"Baby Elephant Story: The Angel Who Descended to Earth" is a poignant film set against the backdrop of World War II, highlighting the emotional connection between humans and animals during turbulent times. Directed by Ryô Kinoshita, this 1986 Japanese drama weaves a narrative that intertwines the lives of a zookeeper, his family, and the animals they care for, particularly focusing on the bond with a baby elephant named Hanako.

The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war, as Japan's entry into the Pacific War brings about devastating decisions, including the military's orders to euthanize zoo animals to prevent potential chaos during air raids. This story not only reflects on historical events but also emphasizes the enduring human spirit and compassion amidst adversity.

With a talented cast including Tetsuya Takeda and Kurara Haruka, the film captures the essence of an era marked by conflict and the resilience of those who lived through it. Released on July 25, 1986, it runs for 106 minutes, offering a moving portrayal of life during wartime in Japan.
 
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