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Tenguri, Boy of the Plains (1977): Cast

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Tenguri, Boy of the Plains is a 1977 short animated drama directed by Yasuo Otsuka, starring Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamanouchi and Yoshiko Ohta. It runs 21 minutes.

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Tenguri, Boy of the Plains (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
21 min
Director
Yasuo Otsuka
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tenguri, Boy of the Plains About?

The premise of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains without spoilers.

The story follows a boy and his cow, lifelong companions. When a harsh winter brings famine, the village struggles to survive and the villagers decide to claim the cow for food. The boy secretly helps the animal escape, preserving their bond. Years later, now an adult, he encounters the cow again, forced to face the memories of that desperate time.

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Cast & crew

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains Cast

Etsuko Ichihara leads the cast, with Masato Yamanouchi and Yoshiko Ohta. Directed by Yasuo Otsuka; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Tenguri, Boy of the Plains Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Sougen no ko Tenguri” and “초원의 아이 텐구리”.

Also known as
  • Sougen no ko Tenguri
  • 초원의 아이 텐구리
  • Tenguri, l'enfant des steppes
  • 草原の子テングリ
  • 草原之子腾格里

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Tenguri, Boy of the Plains FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tenguri, Boy of the Plains?

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains runs 21 minutes.

When was Tenguri, Boy of the Plains released?

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains was released on December 21, 1977.

Who directed Tenguri, Boy of the Plains?

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains was directed by Yasuo Otsuka.

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Who is in the cast of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains?

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains stars Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamanouchi and Yoshiko Ohta, among 5 credited actors.

Does Tenguri, Boy of the Plains have a post-credit scene?

No. Tenguri, Boy of the Plains has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tenguri, Boy of the Plains in?

The original language of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains is Japanese.

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