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The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals (1987): Cast

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The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals is a 1987 animated documentary starring Isao Takahata, Sachiko Kagami and Norio Akasaka. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes.

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The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 47m (167 min)
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Nibariki
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals About?

The premise of The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals without spoilers.

A partially-animated documentary about the preservation and restoration of the canal system in Yanagawa, Fukuoka

The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals Themes & Keywords

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  • place name in title
  • japanese history
  • community
  • community spirit
  • environmental awareness
  • environmentalism
  • environmentalist
  • environmentalist message
  • small town
  • punctuation in title
  • apostrophe in title
  • culture
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  • activism
  • japanese culture
  • year 1987
  • water pollution
  • 1980s
  • 20th century
  • pollution
  • japan
  • canal
  • water
  • part animated
  • environmental
  • independent film
  • non fiction
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Cast & crew

The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals Cast & Characters

Isao Takahata leads the cast, with Sachiko Kagami as Narrator (Voice) and Norio Akasaka.

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The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “A História dos Canais da Yanagawa” and “Yanagawa Horiwari Monogatari”.

Also known as
  • A História dos Canais da Yanagawa
  • Yanagawa Horiwari Monogatari
  • 柳川堀割物語
  • 柳川运河的故事
  • The Story of Yanagawa Waterways
  • История каналов Янагавы
  • L'histoire des canaux de Yanagawa
  • 柳川堀割物语

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The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals?

The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

When was The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals released?

The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals was released on August 15, 1987.

Who is in the cast of The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals?

The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals stars Isao Takahata, Sachiko Kagami as Narrator (Voice) and Norio Akasaka, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals in?

The original language of The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals is Japanese.

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