An animated adaptation of a Japanese folk tale about Urashima Taro, who, after doing a good deed for a sea turtle, is transported to a kingdom beneath the sea. When he returns to land he discovers to his dismay that 3000 years have passed. An unusual story, highlighting the different cultural approach of the Japanese to story telling.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323753
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Literature → Folk literature, Japanese
Literature → Japanese literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)