Tottoi
"The beauty and pride of wild animals capture the hearts of innocent people who have not lost their passion for nature."
Originally released in 1992. Tottoi is a adventure/animation film. directed by Norifumi Kiyozumi. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daisuke Namikawa, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Kei Tomiyama
Synopsis
Based on the novel Tottòi by Gianni Padoan. Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction. After moving to this island, Tottoi, fascinated by nature, visits different beaches and caves everyday. When he finds a seal cub and its mother in an isolated cave, he is surprised by the humorous movements and innocence of the cub and the dignity of its mother. Tottoi soon becomes attached to the seals, but his secret is revealed to heartless adults. In the name of preservation, a plan is developed to capture them for an aquarium. Now the dignity and pride of the wild seal are in danger. No matter how painful for Tottoi to be separated from his small friends, he must fight for the welfare of the wild mammals and let them go free into the sea.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1992
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daisuke Namikawa
as Tottoi (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
as Billia (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
as Cipriano (voice)
Naoko Matsui
as Katerina (voice)
Ikuya Sawaki
as Captain Marco (voice)
Takumi Yamazaki
as Massimo (voice)
Seizo Kato
as Nanni Span (voice)
Toshiharu Sakurai
as Pedro (voice)
Chieko Honda
as Francesca (voice)
Miyuki Ichijou
as Gizza (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nippon Animation
- Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tottoi about?
Based on the novel Tottòi by Gianni Padoan. Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction. A...
Who directed Tottoi?
Tottoi was directed by Norifumi Kiyozumi.
How long is Tottoi?
Tottoi has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Tottoi released?
Tottoi was released on January 1, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tottoi?
The main cast of Tottoi includes Daisuke Namikawa, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kei Tomiyama, Naoko Matsui, Ikuya Sawaki.