Bincho-tan, an orphan lives alone in the forest, she always has a piece of coal bonded on her head. Occasionally, she ventures into the town situated near the mountain, in search of work opportunities. In gratitude for her work, the townspeople offer her food as a gesture of appreciation. Bincho-tan leads a challenging life, but her joyful and warm demeanor endears her to those around her, leading her to make new friends. As time goes on, one after another heartwarming stories unfold, Bincho-tan finally illuminates her smile like a happy child.
Released: Feb 02, 2006
Runtime: 144 minutes
Genre: Animation
Stars: Sarah Hauser, Ai Nonaka, Kikuko Inoue, Rina Sato, Claudia Thompson, Mai Kadowaki
Crew: Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Director), Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Screenplay), Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Storyboard Artist), Taku Iwasaki (Original Music Composer), Masayuki Kawaguchi (Director of Photography), Takahito Ekusa (Comic Book)