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The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

Original title: Yanagawa horiwari monogatari
  • 1987
  • 2h 47m
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The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987)
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In the canal-lined town of Yanagawa, residents devote themselves to preserving their waterways. Director Takahata documents this community's efforts over three years, shifting his original a... Read allIn the canal-lined town of Yanagawa, residents devote themselves to preserving their waterways. Director Takahata documents this community's efforts over three years, shifting his original animated film idea to a live-action documentary.In the canal-lined town of Yanagawa, residents devote themselves to preserving their waterways. Director Takahata documents this community's efforts over three years, shifting his original animated film idea to a live-action documentary.

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    • Isao Takahata
  • Writer
    • Isao Takahata
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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • La historia de los canales de Yanagawa
    • Filming locations
      • Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan(location)
    • Production company
      • Studio Ghibli
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      2 hours 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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