Zôressha ga Yatte Kita

Zôressha ga Yatte Kita

1992 · 90 min · ★ 5.5 · Animation, Family, History

During WWII most zoo animals that could pose a danger to the public were slaughtered. Only two elephants survived the war, and trains were arranged to bring children from all over the country to see them.

Directed by Mei Kato · Written by Mei Kato

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