Shita-kiri Suzume (1974)
English title: The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue
Japanese title: したきりすずめ
Alternative titles: Tongue-Cut Sparrow
Type: Movie
Source: Other
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 1974
Duration: 18 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Producers: Gakken
Themes: Historical
Demographics: Kids

A traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters.

(Source: Wikipedia)