The Dog of Flanders
フランダースの犬
“We will be together always…”
Synopsis
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan and his dog Patrasche in a little village near Antwerp. He spends his days drawing and delivering milk. When Nello decides to enter an art contest, he experiences firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers of the town. Nonetheless, with the help of his beloved dog, Nello perseveres to achieve his dream.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshio Kuroda
- Screenplay & Story
- Miho Maruo
- Original Score
- Taro Iwashiro
- Original Title
- フランダースの犬
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Animation, Onkyo Eizo System Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshio Kuroda
Miho Maruo, Ouida
Taro Iwashiro
Department Leadership Roster
Miho Maruo
Screenplay
Taro Iwashiro
Original Music Composer
Yoshio Kuroda
Director
Kenichi Ishibashi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog of Flanders
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What is The Dog of Flanders about?
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan and his dog Patrasche in a little village near Antwerp. He spends his days drawing and delivering milk. When Nello decides to enter an art contest, he experiences firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers of the town. Nonetheless, with the help of his beloved dog, Nello perseveres to achieve his dream.
Who directed The Dog of Flanders?
The Dog of Flanders was directed by Yoshio Kuroda.
Who stars in The Dog of Flanders?
The principal cast of The Dog of Flanders includes Sakura Tange, Makoto Tsumura, Kousei Yagi, Kosei Tomita, Taeko Nakanishi.
When was The Dog of Flanders released and how long is it?
The Dog of Flanders was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dog of Flanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dog of Flanders was composed by Taro Iwashiro.
Is The Dog of Flanders based on a book or true story?
The Dog of Flanders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ouida".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dog of Flanders?
The Dog of Flanders holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).