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The Grateful Crane

1965 · 17 min Animation Fantasy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

One day, an old man rescued a crane that had been caught in a trap. Then, one night, a young woman named 'Tsuu' visited the old man's house, and they began living together. Tsuu wove very beautiful and magnificent cloth. However, she would never let anyone see her while she was weaving...

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📋 Film Details

Original Title つるのおんがえし
Year 1965
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Fantasy
Director Kazuhiko Watanabe
Runtime 17 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The Grateful Crane is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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