Jarinko Chie is a movie directed by Takahata in 1981. Based on the very popular manga by Etsumi HARUKI, it is about ten year old Chie, "the most unfortunate girl in Japan", who manages her family diner while her unemployed yakuza father and her mother are separated. This sounds really depressing, but it's actually a very funny comedy.
The story is set in Osaka, which has a totally different culture from Tokyo. After the success of the movie, a TV series was made, and Takahata worked as the chief director.
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Characters & Voice Actors

Takemoto, Tetsu
Main
Hinderyckx, Michel
French
Takemoto, Chie
Main
Wegnez, Beatrice
French
Maruyama, Mitsuru
Supporting
Takemoto, Yoshie
Supporting
Mitsubayashi, Kyouko
Japanese
Yurine, Kouzou
Supporting
Ashiya, Gannosuke
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