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Legend of the Forest
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Legend of the Forest

1987-12-18 · 30 min · ★ 6.7

Animation · Adventure

A tranquil forest and all of its residents must face the destruction of man. A squirrel, born and raised in the forest, fights to defend his home and faces trials and adversities along the way.

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Directors
Osamu Tezuka
Production companies
Tezuka Productions
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

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