A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies (マリと子犬の物語 Mari To Koinu No Mongatari?) is a 2007 Japanese film directed by Ryuichi Inomata. It was released in Japanese cinemas on 8 December 2007.[2] It is based on a true story in the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake.
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Plot synopsis
A Tale of Mari and the Three Puppies (Mari to koinu no monogatari) starts with a puppy, Mari, a Shiba Inu, being taken in by a family which recently has lost its mother. A year later she herself has three puppies, just in time for a major earthquake which strikes the mountain village where she lives. Although valiant herself in trying to rescue the family‘s grandfather, there is no choice but to leave her behind in the evacuation.
The film follows her adventures as well as those of the two children to whom she belongs during two long and arduous weeks of separation.
Born on the day of an earthquake
On October 23, 2004, a dog named Mari gives birth to three puppies in Yamakoshi. That evening, a severe earthquake struck Niigata and devastated the village, causing almost all of its homes to collapse. During the quake the puppies are jolted away from their mother. Because she is bound by a leash, Mari cannot reach them. Eventually the collar loosens. Mari picks up her puppies, moves them to a safe place, and runs to her ruined house.
Courageous rescue
The grandfather of Mari’s family was home alone that day. He lived on the second floor, but suffers from a neurological disorder. After the earthquake, he is trapped beneath a wardrobe. Mari appears in his room on the second floor, licks him, and checks on her pups before quickly returning to the man’s room. She ran back and forth many times even though her paws had been injured by the shards that lay on the floor. The grandfather was inspired to push at the wardrobe and free himself. He spent two hours climbing down the stairs.
Further ordeals
After the earthquake Yamakoshi was isolated as local roads had been cut off. And with continuous aftershocks increasing the danger of landslides, on October 25 the villagers were evacuated by helicopter. The grandfather was forced to leave Mari behind. The villagers stayed in temporary housing in a neighboring city. Being in charge of advertising for the village committee, the son was busy so he placed Mari and her pups with another family. While the grandfather was still in hospital, Mari's caretaker took her to visit him.
In April 2005 the grandfather was discharged and began living with his son and Mari in an apartment. Mari's three puppies were adopted.
Mari’s story has frequently been reported in the media and has also made into a book.
Part1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Part 5:
Part 6 (last part):
Plot synopsis
A Tale of Mari and the Three Puppies (Mari to koinu no monogatari) starts with a puppy, Mari, a Shiba Inu, being taken in by a family which recently has lost its mother. A year later she herself has three puppies, just in time for a major earthquake which strikes the mountain village where she lives. Although valiant herself in trying to rescue the family‘s grandfather, there is no choice but to leave her behind in the evacuation.
The film follows her adventures as well as those of the two children to whom she belongs during two long and arduous weeks of separation.
Born on the day of an earthquake
On October 23, 2004, a dog named Mari gives birth to three puppies in Yamakoshi. That evening, a severe earthquake struck Niigata and devastated the village, causing almost all of its homes to collapse. During the quake the puppies are jolted away from their mother. Because she is bound by a leash, Mari cannot reach them. Eventually the collar loosens. Mari picks up her puppies, moves them to a safe place, and runs to her ruined house.
Courageous rescue
The grandfather of Mari’s family was home alone that day. He lived on the second floor, but suffers from a neurological disorder. After the earthquake, he is trapped beneath a wardrobe. Mari appears in his room on the second floor, licks him, and checks on her pups before quickly returning to the man’s room. She ran back and forth many times even though her paws had been injured by the shards that lay on the floor. The grandfather was inspired to push at the wardrobe and free himself. He spent two hours climbing down the stairs.
Further ordeals
After the earthquake Yamakoshi was isolated as local roads had been cut off. And with continuous aftershocks increasing the danger of landslides, on October 25 the villagers were evacuated by helicopter. The grandfather was forced to leave Mari behind. The villagers stayed in temporary housing in a neighboring city. Being in charge of advertising for the village committee, the son was busy so he placed Mari and her pups with another family. While the grandfather was still in hospital, Mari's caretaker took her to visit him.
In April 2005 the grandfather was discharged and began living with his son and Mari in an apartment. Mari's three puppies were adopted.
Mari’s story has frequently been reported in the media and has also made into a book.
Cast
Eiichiro Funakoshi as Yuichi Ishikawa [3]
Akiko Matsumoto as Saeko Hasegawa
Ryohei Hirota as Ryota Ishikawa
Mao Sasaki as Aya Ishikawa
Yu Tokui
Kenjiro Nashimoto
Chihoko shigeta
Yukijiro Hotaru
Kazue Tsunogae
Yoshikazu Ebisu
Hiroki Miyake
Masanobu Takashima
Mao Kobayashi
Takehiko Ono
Ken Utsui
Akiko Matsumoto
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