Foxes of Chironup

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

Foxes Ken and Chin become the proud parents of cubs, Koro and Kan, who enjoy a carefree life on the northern Japanese island of Chironup. They befriend a fisherman and his wife but are forced to run for their lives when soldiers on a military exercise decide to take home some fox pelts as souvenirs. A sweet little film that obliquely symbolizes the plight of Japan's aboriginal Ainu people and the northern islands that have been contested with Russia since they were occupied by Stalin's soldiers in 1945.

Run Time

1h 12m

Original Title

チロヌップのきつね

Genre

Animation, Drama, History

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Official Release Date

August 15, 1987

Available Via

Theatrical Release

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