The Fight Between the Snipe and the Clam

The Fight Between the Snipe and the Clam

1984 · 10 min · ★ 7.2 · Animation

Fierce battle between a hungry heron and a crafty clam.

Directed by Hu Jinqing · Written by Hanchang Gu

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