Ringing Bell

PG-13United States rating197846mAnimation, Drama, Family
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PG-13 US
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A young lamb named Chirin leaves his safe life on a farm to find his way in the wild after a tragic loss. He learns how to survive in the mountains and faces difficult choices about his identity and where he truly belongs.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Intense
Pace
Gentle
The film features a slow narrative pace with long scenes and a somber atmosphere typical of older dramatic animation. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.IntenseA wolf enters the barn and kills the sheep, including Chirin's mother.
  • Approx.SomeChirin faces the harsh and dangerous environment of the mountains.
  • Approx.ScaryChirin and the wolf fight in a final confrontation.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Chirin's feelings about his home change as he grew older?
  2. 2Why do you think it was hard for the other sheep to understand Chirin's choices?
  3. 3What does it mean to find where you truly belong?

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