Taro the Dragon Boy
Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 龍の子太郎 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Fantasy, Animation, Family, Adventure |
| Director | Kirio Urayama |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (18 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.
Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.
For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.
Director: Kirio Urayama
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.
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