Underplayed Gems

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies (2007)

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies poster
Original title
マリと子犬の物語
Directed by
Ryūichi Inomata
Genre
children's film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 04m
Rated
PG
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 11 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

A family's dog named Mari rescues her three puppies after a major earthquake hits their rural town. The family must evacuate but the dogs are left behind, and their struggle to survive and reunite unfolds.

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What happens

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies (マリと子犬の物語, Mari to Koinu no Monogatari) is a 2007 Japanese film directed by Ryuichi Inomata. It was released in Japanese cinemas on 8 December 2007. It is based on a true story in the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake. This story has frequently been reported in the media and has also made into a book. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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