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On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure

1993Movie27 min

AnimationDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A profoundly sad, moving animated movie about history and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

A young girl named Tomoko visits the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. There she has a mysterious meeting with Sadako, the little girl who was 2 years old when the U.S. dropped the bomb on her city during WWII and 11 when she died from the effects of radiation poisoning. Sadako takes Tomoko on an eye-opening journey.

Feels like

  • Hiroshima Bombing
  • Peace Memorial
  • Historical Trauma
  • War's Impact
  • Animated Docudrama
  • Japanese History
  • Childhood Loss
  • Melancholic
  • Anti-War Message

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Seiji Arihara
Written by
Seiji Arihara

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 17, 1993 · 27 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 17, 1993
Runtime
27 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure worth watching?"

Questions about On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.