Sky of Penta (1991)
A boy living in Wakayama Prefecture accidentally comes into possession of an Adélie penguin egg and successfully hatches it. However, wanting to return the penguin to its natural habitat, he embarks on a journey to Antarctica. Along the way, in Central and South America, he faces hardships, such as being robbed by impoverished local children. The story is framed as the recollections of Ryota Ichikawa, now an adult, reflecting on his boyhood.
Director: Takashi Nagata
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: July 27, 1991
Cast
Screenplay
- Takashi Nagata (Screenplay)
- Toshio Okabe (Screenplay)
- Yuki Masumoto (Screenplay)
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Takashi Nagata
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sky of Penta about?
- A boy living in Wakayama Prefecture accidentally comes into possession of an Adélie penguin egg and successfully hatches it. However, wanting to return the penguin to its natural habitat, he embarks on a journey to Antarctica. Along the way, in Central and South America, he faces hardships, such as being robbed by impoverished local children. The story is framed as the recollections of Ryota Ichikawa, now an adult, reflecting on his boyhood.
- Who directed Sky of Penta?
- Sky of Penta was directed by Takashi Nagata.
- Who stars in Sky of Penta?
- Sky of Penta stars Kisuke Yamashita, Shino Ikenami, Keisuke Yaosaka, Kazumi Harada, Amanda Schull, Mariko Kaga.
- How long is Sky of Penta?
- Sky of Penta has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).