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Paul Rusch: His Life and Dream

20021h 38mMovieAnimationHistoryDrama

An animated film about Paul Rusch, an American missionary who helped build churches, schools, hospitals in Japan and overall helped improve life in rural areas of Japan along with soothing post-WW2 relations between the two countries.

DirectorSatoshi Dezaki
WritersKazumi Koide·Mitsuyo Suenaga
ProducerSatoshi Dezaki

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Cast · Directed by Satoshi Dezaki

TGTessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Paul Rusch (voice)
AOAi Orikasa
Ai Orikasa
Koichi (voice)
YMYuko Mizutani
Yuko Mizutani
Dr. Uematsu Kikue (voice)
KTKatsumi Toriumi
Katsumi Toriumi
Shigeru (voice)

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What is the OTT release date for Paul Rusch: His Life and Dream?

Paul Rusch: His Life and Dream 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 December 7, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Paul Rusch: His Life and Dream based on a true story?

Yes — Paul Rusch: His Life and Dream is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).