Donbe's Story
Researcher Mutsugoro takes his family to a remote and uninhabited island near Hokkaido, to study the local population of wild bears. Nearby poachers make his life difficult, and he "inherits" an orphaned bear cub, whom the family call Donbe and raise as one of their own.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | どんべえ物語 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, TV Movie |
| Director | Bonjin Nagaki |
| Runtime | 71 min. |
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Donbe's Story is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1981. 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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