Released:
2006-02-02

Overview:
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.

Director:
Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Runtime:
2h 24min

Genre:
Animation

• Cast:
• 
  Sarah Hauser
  as
  Aloe's mother/ Pukashuu / Rentan (voice)
• 
  Ai Nonaka
  as
  Bincho-tan (voice)
• 
  Kikuko Inoue
  as
  Narrator
• 
  Rina Sato
  as
  Ren-tan (voice)
• 
  Claudia Thompson
  as
  Chiku-tan (voice)