Synopsis
The Biography of Budori Gusko was the recipient of numerous awards including the Monbusho Selection. The original novella on which the film is based is one of Kenji Miyazawa's more famous works, alongside Matasaburo the Wind Imp, Gauche the Cellist and Night on the Galactic Railroad. The story follows the life of a young boy named Gusuko who lives in the countryside with his parents and little sister. A string of droughts and other natural disasters tear the family apart, and Gusuko is forced to leave home and seek his fortunes on his own. Driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of his poor countrymen, he eventually joins a group of scientists called the Iihatov Volcano Department, and there takes part in scientific projects to fight the natural disasters that drove him from his home. (Source: pelleas.net)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Budori Gusuko
MAIN
Katsunari Mineno
JP
Kuubou Hakase
SUPPORTING
Isshin Ikeda
JP
Kotori
SUPPORTING
Fumihiko Tachiki
JP
Nadori Gusuko
SUPPORTING
Masamichi Satou
JP
Pennen Gishi
SUPPORTING
Takaya Hashi
JP
Budori no Haha
SUPPORTING
Mieko Nobusawa
JP
Akahige
SUPPORTING
Tarou Ishida
JP
Kansokuin
SUPPORTING
Akio Ootsuka
JP
Neri Gusuko
SUPPORTING
Minami Takayama
JP
