Twelve Months
世界名作童話 森は生きているGenres: | Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Family |
Rating: 6.7 |
Year:1980 |
Country:JP |
Description:
The film narrates the tale of a young woman who embarks on an extraordinary journey into the depths of the enchanting yet unforgiving forest in search of snowdrop flowers for her cold-hearted stepmother. Prompted by greed, her stepmother had encouraged her to undertake this seemingly impossible task with the hope of receiving royal recognition and reward from the queen on New Year's Day.As winter grips the landscape, our protagonist finds herself on the brink of freezing in the cold expanse of the forest, a place where time seems to stand still. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she is miraculously saved by the spirits of the Twelve Months who, in their benevolence, breathe life into the barren land, creating spring around her.Revived and fortified, our heroine returns triumphantly with a bouquet of snowdrops, defying all odds. However, as the news of her return spreads, those who were initially dismissive of her quest begin to clamour for a share of the promised reward, turning an act of bravery into a battleground of jealousy and greed.This story serves as a reminder of our inner strength, resilience, and the spirit of perseverance that can triumph over adversity in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. It's a tale that weaves together themes of nature, magic, and the human condition, presented against the backdrop of the transformative power of spring, as it breathes life into the coldest corners of winter.