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The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
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Elephant from "Zoo Story"
「動物園物語」より 象
Elephant from "Zoo Story"
「動物園物語」より 象
Where to Watch
Available platforms
Not available on VOD in your region.
⚠ Availability may change. Data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Classic overview
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
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Cast
Creators
Directed by
Written by
You might also like
Hands of Stone
2016
The Eel
1997
Skin
2009
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996
House of Bamboo
1955
Come Sunday
2018
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
2009
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2020
Shara
2003
Starving in Suburbia
2014
Elephant from "Zoo Story"
「動物園物語」より 象
Where to Watch
Available platforms
Not available on VOD in your region.
⚠ Availability may change. Data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Classic overview
The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos.
AI Spotlight
Cast
Creators
Directed by
Written by
You might also like
Hands of Stone
2016
The Eel
1997
Skin
2009
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996
House of Bamboo
1955
Come Sunday
2018
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
2009
All Day and a Night
2020
Shara
2003
Starving in Suburbia
2014