Twelve Months
Originally released in 1980. Twelve Months is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Kimio Yabuki. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shinobu Otake, Ai Kanzaki, and Tokuko Sugiyama
Synopsis
A young queen requests a bouquet of snowdrop flowers for New Year's Day in exchange for a reward. One greedy woman sends her stepdaughter, whom she does not like, to look for the flowers in a cold forest, knowing the task will be impossible for her. The girl almost freezes to death in the forest, but she is rescued by the spirits of the Twelve Months, who create spring around her. The girl is able to deliver the bouquet to the queen, but others want a share of the reward.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Shinobu Otake
as Anja (voice)
Ai Kanzaki
as Queen (voice)
Tokuko Sugiyama
as Stepmother (voice)
Mariko Mukai
as Stepmother's daughter (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Professor (voice)
Masashi Amenomori
as Prime Minister (voice)
Daisuke RyΕ«
as Officer (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
as January (voice)
Katsuji Mori
as April (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
as Soldier (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelve Months about?
A young queen requests a bouquet of snowdrop flowers for New Year's Day in exchange for a reward. One greedy woman sends her stepdaughter, whom she does not like, to look for the flowers in a cold ...
Who directed Twelve Months?
Twelve Months was directed by Kimio Yabuki.
How long is Twelve Months?
Twelve Months has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Twelve Months released?
Twelve Months was released on March 15, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelve Months?
The main cast of Twelve Months includes Shinobu Otake, Ai Kanzaki, Tokuko Sugiyama, Mariko Mukai, Ichiro Nagai.