Jarinko Chie

A 1981 film directed by Takahata, it adapts a manga by Etsumi Haruki. The story centers on Chie, a ten-year-old girl who runs her family's diner while her father, an unemployed yakuza, is separated from her mother. Despite the challenging circumstances, the tone is comedic rather than somber. The setting is Osaka, known for its distinct cultural identity compared to Tokyo.

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