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A , animated movie: , but hopeful, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Classic AnimeJapanese FolkloreTragic StorytellingHeroic QuestFantasy ElementsSlavery & OppressionFamily LoyaltyVisually EvocativeEmotional JourneyJustice & Redemption
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Is The Orphan Brother worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).
Is The Orphan Brother okay for kids?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Orphan Brother plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Orphan Brother in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.