Plot — What is Kiku and the Wolf about?
Kiku-chan to Ookami, one of the Sensou Douwa wartime specials, follows a young Japanese settler girl in Manchukuo, Japan’s puppet state in occupied northeast China, during the final days of World War II. As Soviet forces enter Manchuria and Japan’s colonial rule collapses, Kiku’s family joins other settlers fleeing south toward Korea in the hope of returning to Japan. When Kiku falls ill with measles, the refugee group abandons her, leaving her behind to die. Alone in the wilderness, Kiku is found by an old wolf who first sees her as prey. But as the wolf watches over the helpless child, hunger gives way to a strange, fragile bond. With soldiers, fire, illness, and starvation closing in, can Kiku survive long enough to be found?
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Drama, Family, Animation, War, TV Movie |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 45 min |
| Audience Score | 40% (4.0/10, 1 votes) |
Kiku and the Wolf — FAQ
Is Kiku and the Wolf worth watching? Kiku and the Wolf holds a 4.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Kiku-chan to Ookami, one of the Sensou Douwa wartime specials, follows a young Japanese settler girl in Manchukuo, Japan’s puppet state in occupied northeast China, during the final days of World War II. As Soviet forces
Who directed Kiku and the Wolf? Directed by Minetaro Hirai.
Who is in the cast of Kiku and the Wolf? It stars Ayako Kawasumi, Masako Nozawa, Sumi Shimamoto, Ai Satou, Konami Yoshida, Motoko Kumai and more.
Where can I stream Kiku and the Wolf? Streaming availability for Kiku and the Wolf is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Kiku and the Wolf release? It released in 2008.
