The Glacier Fox (1978)
Original title: キタキツネ物語
The Glacier Fox is a 1978 Japanese-language family movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Eiji Okada and Arthur Hill.
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves, only the strong survive.
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What is The Glacier Fox about?
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves, only the strong survive.
When was The Glacier Fox released?
The Glacier Fox was released on 15 July 1978.
How long is The Glacier Fox?
The Glacier Fox runs 1h 56m.
Who made The Glacier Fox?
The Glacier Fox was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Where can I watch The Glacier Fox?
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