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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue

Shita-kiri Suzume (1974) / したきりすずめ

MOVIEFinished 1974

18 min total / All Ages

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Story

A traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters. (Source: Wikipedia)

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At a glance

Episodes
1
Episode length
18 min
Start date
Jan 1, 1974
Popularity
45

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HistoricalKids

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