Yuki
Originally released in 1981. Yuki is a animation/adventure film. directed by Tadashi Imai. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chie Ushihara, Akiji Kobayashi, and Kazuko Sugiyama
Synopsis
Up in Heaven, Yuki’s grandparents decide that, having turned thirteen years old, she must go down to Earth to a village that is torn by bandits and intervene to save its people. However if she does not succeed within one year she will become as insubstantial as the wind. Down in the village, Yuki is befriended by a group of orphans whose parents have all been killed by the bandits and who now subsist by begging. Yuki amazes them by taming the wild horse Blizzard. She is instrumental in getting the orphans and farmers to stand up to first the warring bandits and then Goemon, the greedy lord that owns the region. But Yuki must face her greatest challenge yet when the displeased Demon God that lives in the volcano emerges to destroy those who live beneath.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Children's Films
- Mushi Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuki about?
Up in Heaven, Yuki’s grandparents decide that, having turned thirteen years old, she must go down to Earth to a village that is torn by bandits and intervene to save its people. However if she do...
Who directed Yuki?
Yuki was directed by Tadashi Imai.
How long is Yuki?
Yuki has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Yuki released?
Yuki was released on August 9, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yuki?
The main cast of Yuki includes Chie Ushihara, Akiji Kobayashi, Kazuko Sugiyama, Hōsei Komatsu, Taeko Nakanishi.