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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

★ 7.7/10•1976•25m•6•Animation•Action & Adventure•Drama
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Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 4, 1976

Episodes

Episode 1 - Mama, Don't GoE125m

Mama, Don't Go

Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

Jan 4, 1976

Episode 2 - Marco, a Boy from GenoaE225m

Marco, a Boy from Genoa

A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

Jan 11, 1976

Episode 3 - Sunday at the HarborE325m

Sunday at the Harbor

Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

Jan 18, 1976

Episode 4 - I Hate You, PapaE425m

I Hate You, Papa

Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

Jan 25, 1976

Episode 5 - My Good Friend, EmilioE525m

My Good Friend, Emilio

Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

Feb 1, 1976

Episode 6 - Marco's PaydayE625m

Marco's Payday

Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

Feb 8, 1976

Episode 7 - Watching the Ocean from the RoofE725m

Watching the Ocean from the Roof

Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

Feb 15, 1976

Episode 8 - The Peppino Puppet TroupeE825m

The Peppino Puppet Troupe

Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

Feb 22, 1976

Episode 9 - I'm Sorry, PapaE925m

I'm Sorry, Papa

When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

Feb 29, 1976

Episode 10 - Mama Is in Buenos AiresE1025m

Mama Is in Buenos Aires

Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

Mar 7, 1976

Episode 11 - A Letter from MamaE1125m

A Letter from Mama

Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

Mar 14, 1976

Episode 12 - The AirshipE1225m

The Airship

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

Mar 21, 1976

Episode 13 - Goodbye, FiorinaE1325m

Goodbye, Fiorina

Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

Mar 28, 1976

Episode 14 - Marco's DecisionE1425m

Marco's Decision

When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

Apr 4, 1976

Episode 15 - The ForgoleE1525m

The Forgole

Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

Apr 11, 1976

Episode 16 - The Young CookE1625m

The Young Cook

The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

Apr 18, 1976

Episode 17 - Neptune's RevelE1725m

Neptune's Revel

Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

Apr 25, 1976

Episode 18 - The Immigrant Ship to RioE1825m

The Immigrant Ship to Rio

The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

May 2, 1976

Episode 19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern CrossE1925m

The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

May 9, 1976

Episode 20 - The Stormy NightE2025m

The Stormy Night

Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

May 16, 1976

Episode 21 - Rio de La PlataE2125m

Rio de La Plata

Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

May 23, 1976

Episode 22 - The Town Where Mother IsE2225m

The Town Where Mother Is

The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

May 30, 1976

Episode 23 - Another MotherE2325m

Another Mother

Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

Jun 6, 1976

Episode 24 - Fiorina Is WaitingE2425m

Fiorina Is Waiting

After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

Jun 13, 1976

Episode 25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big HitE2525m

The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

Jun 20, 1976

Episode 26 - To the PampasE2625m

To the Pampas

The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

Jun 27, 1976

Episode 27 - Fiorina's TearsE2725m

Fiorina's Tears

Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

Jul 4, 1976

Episode 28 - The Barbossa RanchE2825m

The Barbossa Ranch

Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

Jul 11, 1976

Episode 29 - Snow FallsE2925m

Snow Falls

Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

Jul 18, 1976

Episode 30 - Old Gaucho CarlosE3025m

Old Gaucho Carlos

Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

Jul 25, 1976

Episode 31 - A Long NightE3125m

A Long Night

Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

Aug 1, 1976

Episode 32 - Saying GoodbyeE3225m

Saying Goodbye

An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

Aug 8, 1976

Episode 33 - Mama Is Not HereE3325m

Mama Is Not Here

Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

Aug 15, 1976

Episode 34 - I Want to Go Back to GenoaE3425m

I Want to Go Back to Genoa

Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

Aug 22, 1976

Episode 35 - Mama's HandwritingE3525m

Mama's Handwriting

Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

Aug 29, 1976

Episode 36 - Farewell, Bahia BlancaE3625m

Farewell, Bahia Blanca

The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

Sep 5, 1976

Episode 37 - Endless JourneyE3725m

Endless Journey

Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

Sep 12, 1976

Episode 38 - Mama's HardshipE3825m

Mama's Hardship

Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

Sep 19, 1976

Episode 39 - Rosy Dawn in RosarioE3925m

Rosy Dawn in Rosario

The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

Sep 26, 1976

Episode 40 - The Star of ItalyE4025m

The Star of Italy

Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

Oct 3, 1976

Episode 41 - If I Could Go Home with Mother...E4125m

If I Could Go Home with Mother...

Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

Oct 10, 1976

Episode 42 - A New Friend, PabloE4225m

A New Friend, Pablo

Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

Oct 17, 1976

Episode 43 - Somewhere in This TownE4325m

Somewhere in This Town

To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

Oct 24, 1976

Episode 44 - Helping FuanaE4425m

Helping Fuana

The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

Oct 31, 1976

Episode 45 - Going NorthE4525m

Going North

The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

Nov 7, 1976

Episode 46 - The Trip on the OxcartE4625m

The Trip on the Oxcart

During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

Nov 14, 1976

Episode 47 - Mama Lives at the Foot of the MountainE4725m

Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

Nov 21, 1976

Episode 48 - Don't Die, My BurroE4825m

Don't Die, My Burro

The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

Nov 28, 1976

Episode 49 - Mama Is Calling MeE4925m

Mama Is Calling Me

Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

Dec 5, 1976

Episode 50 - Run, Marco, Run!E5025m

Run, Marco, Run!

Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.

Dec 12, 1976

Episode 51 - Mama's SmileE5125m

Mama's Smile

The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.

Dec 19, 1976

Episode 52 - Back to Genoa with MamaE5225m

Back to Genoa with Mama

After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.

Dec 26, 1976

Actors

Yoshiko Matsuo

Yoshiko Matsuo

Marco Rossi (voice)

Kazuyuki Sogabe

Kazuyuki Sogabe

Tonio Rossi (voice)

Yukiko Nikaido

Anna Rossi (voice)

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Pietro Rossi (voice)

Akiko Tsuboi

Akiko Tsuboi

Narrator (voice)

Noriko Ohara

Noriko Ohara

Concetta (voice)

Mie Azuma

Mie Azuma

Pablo García (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Ichiro Nagai

Peppino (voice)

Mieko Nobusawa

Mieko Nobusawa

Fiorina (voice)

Akio Nojima

Akio Nojima

Rocky (voice)

Fumio Matsuoka

Fumio Matsuoka

Frediand (voice)

Eken Mine

Eken Mine

Federico Menotti (voice)

Hikaru Miyata

Hikaru Miyata

Fernández (voice)

Kei Tomiyama

Kei Tomiyama

Mario (voice)

Kohei Miyauchi

Kohei Miyauchi

Carlos (voice)

Keiko Yokozawa

Keiko Yokozawa

Fana (voice)

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