The Best Episodes Directed By Isao Takahata

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - I'm Sorry, Papa

   S1:E92/29/1976

   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.

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   #2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa

   S1:E21/11/1976

   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.

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   #3 - My Good Friend, Emilio

   S1:E52/1/1976

   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.

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   #4 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof

   S1:E72/15/1976

   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.

   Director:Isao Takahata

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Mama Is in Buenos Aires

   S1:E103/7/1976

   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.

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   #6 - A Letter from Mama

   S1:E113/14/1976

   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.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Mama, Don't Go

   S1:E11/4/1976

   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.

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   #8 - Sunday at the Harbor

   S1:E31/18/1976

   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.

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   #9 - I Hate You, Papa

   S1:E41/25/1976

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

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    #10 - Marco's Payday

    S1:E62/8/1976

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

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    #11 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe

    S1:E82/22/1976

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

    Director:Isao Takahata

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