The Life of Guskou Budori
A young boy named Guskou lives in the countryside with his parents and little sister. A string of droughts and other natural disasters tear the family apart, and Guskou is forced to leave home and seek his fortunes on his own. Driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of his poor countrymen, he eventually joins a group of scientists called the Ihatov Volcano Department; he takes part in scientific projects to fight the natural disasters that drove him from his home.
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
Directors: Ryûtarô Nakamura
Writers: Kenji Miyazawa, Ryûtarô Nakamura
Homepage: http://www.tk-telefilm.co.jp/gusuko.html
IMDB: tt2751138