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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue

197418mMovieAnimationFantasy

A traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters.

DirectorYasukuri Ichikawa
ProducerMatsue Jinbo

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The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.