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This animated drama follows a man who leaves prison and finds a new purpose in the traditional art of rakugo storytelling. He becomes an apprentice to a master performer and builds a life among a small community of artists and students. The story explores the challenges of mastering a craft and the bonds formed between people pursuing their dreams.
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This animated drama follows a man who leaves prison and finds a new purpose in the traditional art of rakugo storytelling. He becomes an apprentice to a master performer and builds a life among a small community of artists and students. The story explores the challenges of mastering a craft and the bonds formed between people pursuing their dreams.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- The drama and historical setting suggest a deliberate pace with longer scenes and a focus on atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe mention of the main character's past imprisonment and the tragic death of a father.
Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about the main character's determination to learn a new skill?
- 2How did the characters show their dedication to their craft?
- 3What did you think about the different challenges the characters faced in their careers?
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