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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue (1974) | Slate

The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue

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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue

したきりすずめ

Compassion is the way.

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.

Released: 1974
Runtime: 18m
Genres: Animation, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese

Direction and writing

Yasukuri IchikawaDirector

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