母をたずねて三千里

1976 - 1976

Mama, Don't Go

4th January 1976

Episode 1

Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

Marco, a Boy From Genoa

11th January 1976

Episode 2

A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

Sunday at the Harbor

18th January 1976

Episode 3

Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

I Hate You, Papa

25th January 1976

Episode 4

Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

My Good Friend, Emilio

1st February 1976

Episode 5

Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

Marco's Payday

8th February 1976

Episode 6

Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

Watching the Ocean From the Roof

15th February 1976

Episode 7

Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

The Peppino Puppet Troupe

22nd February 1976

Episode 8

Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

I'm Sorry, Papa

29th February 1976

Episode 9

When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

Mama Is in Buenos Aires

Episode 10

Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

A Letter From Mama

14th March 1976

Episode 11

Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

The Airship

21st March 1976

Episode 12

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

Goodbye, Fiorina

28th March 1976

Episode 13

Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

Marco's Decision

Episode 14

When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

The Forgole

11th April 1976

Episode 15

Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

The Young Cook

18th April 1976

Episode 16

The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

Neptune's Revel

25th April 1976

Episode 17

Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

The Immigrant Ship to Rio

Episode 18

The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

Episode 19

The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

The Stormy Night

Episode 20

Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

Rio de La Plata

Episode 21

Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

The Town Where Mother Is

Episode 22

The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

Another Mother

Episode 23

Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

Fiorina Is Waiting

Episode 24

After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

Episode 25

Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

To the Pampas

Episode 26

The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

Fiorina's Tears

Episode 27

Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

The Barbossa Ranch

Episode 28

Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

Snow Falls

Episode 29

Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

Old Gaucho Carlos

Episode 30

Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

A Long Night

1st August 1976

Episode 31

Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

Saying Goodbye

8th August 1976

Episode 32

An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

Mama Is Not Here

15th August 1976

Episode 33

Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

I Want to Go Back to Genoa

22nd August 1976

Episode 34

Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

Mama's Handwriting

29th August 1976

Episode 35

Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

Farewell, Bahia Blanca

5th September 1976

Episode 36

The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

Endless Journey

12th September 1976

Episode 37

Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

Mama's Hardship

19th September 1976

Episode 38

Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

Rosy Dawn in Rosario

26th September 1976

Episode 39

The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

The Star of Italy

3rd October 1976

Episode 40

Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

If I Could Go Home With Mother...

10th October 1976

Episode 41

Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

A New Friend, Pablo

17th October 1976

Episode 42

Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

Somewhere in This Town

24th October 1976

Episode 43

To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

Helping Fuana

31st October 1976

Episode 44

The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

Going North

7th November 1976

Episode 45

The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

The Trip on the Oxcart

14th November 1976

Episode 46

During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

21st November 1976

Episode 47

After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

Don't Die, My Burro

28th November 1976

Episode 48

The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

Mama Is Calling Me

5th December 1976

Episode 49

Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

Run, Marco, Run!

12th December 1976

Episode 50

Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.

Mama's Smile

19th December 1976

Episode 51

The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.

Back to Genoa With Mama

26th December 1976

Episode 52

After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.

Top Cast

Yoshiko Matsuo•Kazuyuki Sogabe•Yukiko Nikaido

Animation Action & Adventure Drama Family

Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.

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Full Crew

Kazuo Fukazawa

Scenario Writer

Takaji Matsudo

Producer

Koichi Motohashi

Executive Producer

Kei Kuroki

Director of Photography

Takamura Mukuo

Art Direction

Yasuo Kageyama

Assistant Director

Kazuyoshi Yokota

Assistant Director

Hayao Miyazaki Image

Hayao Miyazaki

Art Direction

Yasuo Uragami

Sound

Yōichi Kotabe Image

Yōichi Kotabe

Animation Director

Hayao Miyazaki Image

Hayao Miyazaki

Animation

Reiko Okuyama Image

Reiko Okuyama

Animation Department Coordinator

Edmondo De Amicis Image

Edmondo De Amicis

Story

Junzō Nakajima Image

Junzō Nakajima

Producer

Isao Takahata Image

Isao Takahata

Series Director

Kenichi Baba

Assistant Director

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