Ringing Bell

A deceptively gentle animal fable that turns brutally dark, leaving a lingering sense of loss and the heavy cost of vengeance.

Directed by

Masami Hata

Genres

Animation, Drama, Family

Starring

Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Seizo Kato

Overview

Chirin is an innocent though adventurous young lamb whose carefree life on the farm comes to an abrupt end when a wolf murders his mother. Confused and angry, Chirin pursues the wolf into the mountains, seeking revenge. The laws of nature are brutal, however, and hatred alone won't be enough to avenge the loss of his mother. Only the strong survive in the wild, and obtaining that strength may change Chirin forever.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, grief, coming-of-age, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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