Tottoi (1992)
Original title: トトイ
Tottoi is a 1992 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Norifumi Kiyozumi, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Daisuke Namikawa, Kappei Yamaguchi and Kei Tomiyama.
Based on the novel Tottòi by Gianni Padoan. Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction. After moving to this island, Tottoi, fascinated by nature, visits different beaches and caves everyday. When he finds a seal cub and its mother in an isolated cave, he is surprised by the humorous movements and innocence of the cub and the dignity of its mother. Tottoi soon becomes attached to the seals, but his secret is revealed to heartless adults. In the name of preservation, a plan is developed to capture them for an aquarium. Now the dignity and pride of the wild seal are in danger. No matter how painful for Tottoi to be separated from his small friends, he must fight for the welfare of the wild mammals and let them go free into the sea.
Quick answers
What is Tottoi about?
Based on the novel Tottòi by Gianni Padoan. Sardinia is abundant in beautiful beaches and mysterious caves which are known as the habitat of a peculiar kind of seal on the verge of extinction. After moving to this island, Tottoi, fascinated by nature, visits different beaches and caves everyday. When he finds a seal cub and its mother in an isolated cave, he is surprised by the humorous movements and innocence of the cub and the dignity of its mother. Tottoi soon becomes attached to the seals, but his secret is revealed to heartless adults. In the name of preservation, a plan is developed to capture them for an aquarium. Now the dignity and pride of the wild seal are in danger. No matter how painful for Tottoi to be separated from his small friends, he must fight for the welfare of the wild mammals and let them go free into the sea.
When was Tottoi released?
Tottoi was released on 1 January 1992.
How long is Tottoi?
Tottoi runs 1h 25m.
Who made Tottoi?
Tottoi was directed by Norifumi Kiyozumi.
Cast
- Daisuke Namikawa as Tottoi (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Billia (voice)
- Kei Tomiyama as Cipriano (voice)
- Naoko Matsui as Katerina (voice)
- Ikuya Sawaki as Captain Marco (voice)
- Takumi Yamazaki as Massimo (voice)
- Seizo Kato as Nanni Span (voice)
- Toshiharu Sakurai as Pedro (voice)
- Chieko Honda as Francesca (voice)
- Miyuki Ichijou as Gizza (voice)
- Wataru Takagi as The Guide (voice)
- Jun'ichi Kanemaru as Reinhart (voice)