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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie (1980): Cast

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie is a 1980 animated adventure film directed by Isao Takahata, starring Yoshiko Matsuo as Marco (Voix), Kiyoshi Kawakubo and Yukiko Nikaido. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Isao Takahata
Genres
Animation , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie About?

The premise of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie without spoilers.

Devastated by his mother’s departure to Argentina to settle a family debt, Marco clings to the letters she sends. When the correspondence suddenly stops, his worry turns into determination, and he embarks on an epic journey to track her down, facing unknown hardships in the hope of reuniting with her.

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • slice of life
  • japanese anime
  • mountain
  • apennine mountains
  • andes
  • depression
  • trip to argentina
  • argentina
  • poverty
  • journey
  • friend
  • friendship
+10 more
  • 1980s
  • south america
  • search for mother
  • father son relationship
  • quest
  • lost mother
  • mother son relationship
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie Cast & Characters

Yoshiko Matsuo leads the cast as Marco (Voix), with Kiyoshi Kawakubo as Le père de Marco (Voix) and Yukiko Nikaido as Anna, la mère de Marco (Voix). Directed by Isao Takahata; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Isao Takahata

More films directed by Isao Takahata, best-rated first: Grave of the Fireflies (1988), The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, Pom Poko and My Neighbors the Yamadas.

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Haha wo tazunete san senri” and “3000 lieues en quête de mère, le film”.

Also known as
  • Haha wo tazunete san senri
  • 3000 lieues en quête de mère, le film
  • From the Apennines to the Andes: The Movie
  • Marco, le film
  • Haha wo tazunete sansenri
  • Haha o tazunete san senri
  • Haha o tazunete sansenri
  • Marco
  • 母をたずねて三千里
  • 三千里寻母记(剧场版)

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie?

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie released?

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie was released on July 19, 1980.

Who directed 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie?

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie was directed by Isao Takahata.

More films by Isao Takahata

Who is in the cast of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie?

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie stars Yoshiko Matsuo as Marco (Voix), Kiyoshi Kawakubo as Le père de Marco (Voix) and Yukiko Nikaido as Anna, la mère de Marco (Voix), among 4 credited actors.

Does 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie in?

The original language of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie is Japanese.

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