The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987)
Overview
A partially-animated documentary about the preservation and restoration of the canal system in Yanagawa, Fukuoka
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 2.064 |
Directed By
Isao Takahata
Crew
Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata
Takeo Suzuki
Somai Takahashi
Michio Mamiya
Tatsuo Takahashi
Susumu Kubo
Hayao Miyazaki
Makiko Futaki
Michiyo Yasuda
Atsuko Tanaka
Nizou Yamamoto
Hiromatsu Tsutae
Isao Takahata
Takahiro Miyano
Hiromatsu Tsutae
Mitsugu Yamaki
TOP CAST
Masahiko Kunii
Narrator (Voice)
Sachiko Kagami
Narrator (Voice)
Isao Takahata
Himself
Norio Akasaka
Himself
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