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Ringing Bell 1978

Do not be deceived by the film cover or title. It's such a great children animated film that goes into places which I do not expect. What starts as a cheery cutesy story then spirals into a bleak psychological horror. It gets pretty depressing as you follow the lamb's journey through grief, anger, and revenge in the aftermath of a horrible tragedy. Visually it's genuinely nightmarish for the most parts with a darkness that is rarely found in family animated films these days. One of those films that make you feel an unexpected deep sadness when it ends. Though the voiceover narration does feel somewhat distracting and obtrusive at times, this is still a great watch.

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