A traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters.
Description
Type
MovieSeason
1974Status
Finished
Source
OtherEpisodes
1
Episode Length
18 min
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Alternative Names
Romaji
Shita-kiri Suzume
English
The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue
Japanese
したきりすずめ
Synonyms
Tongue-Cut Sparrow