Marco: Carry a Dream
MARCO 母をたずねて三千里
Synopsis
Marco, a young Italian boy, is searching for his mother across Latin America after her letters mysteriously stop arriving. On his travels Marco encounters people who care for him and help him along his way; however, he must also face the evils of the adults who care for nothing but themselves and decide to take advantage of his situation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōzō Kusuba
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Fukazawa, Isao Takahata
- Original Title
- MARCO 母をたずねて三千里
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku, Nippon Animation, Mitsui & Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōzō Kusuba
Kazuo Fukazawa, Isao Takahata
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Fukazawa
Writer
Kōzō Kusuba
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Marco: Carry a Dream about?
Marco, a young Italian boy, is searching for his mother across Latin America after her letters mysteriously stop arriving. On his travels Marco encounters people who care for him and help him along his way; however, he must also face the evils of the adults who care for nothing but themselves and decide to take advantage of his situation.
Who directed Marco: Carry a Dream?
Marco: Carry a Dream was directed by Kōzō Kusuba.
Who stars in Marco: Carry a Dream?
The principal cast of Marco: Carry a Dream includes Rumi Sakakibara, Chieko Higuchi, Takayuki Sugo, Osami Nabe, Urara Takano.
When was Marco: Carry a Dream released and how long is it?
Marco: Carry a Dream was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marco: Carry a Dream?
Marco: Carry a Dream holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).