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Synopsis

Based on a short section of the novel Cuore by the Italian Edmondo de Amicis, Marco is a young boy living in Genoa, Italy, together with his father Pietro. But the family is not complete, for Marco`s mother left for Argentina around a year earlier in order to find work. Letters from her arrive regularly until one day they suddenly stop. Worry for his mother and what might have happened to her overcomes the young boy. Marco thus decides to embark upon a journey to Argentina in the hope of being reunited with his mother. At first, Pietro is opposed to Marco`s plan, but moved by his son's enthusiasm, he eventually allows the boy to go. So begins Marco`s long journey of the heart. Marco encounters many people throughout his travels, and finds maturity and self-acceptance as a result of his experiences. (Source: Nippon Animation)

Type: TV

Rating: G - All Ages

Source: Book

Studio's: Nippon Animation

Episode: 52 eps

Duration: 26 min per ep

Airing: No

Airing Status: Finished Airing

Aired: from Jan 4 1976 to Dec 26 1976

Premiered: n/a

Opening Themes

"Sougen no Marco" by Kumiko Ohsugi

Ending Themes

"Kaasan Ohayou" by Kumiko Ohsugi

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Score:

7.45 (Scored by 4,071 Users)
2104 Ranked in Anime

Also Known As:

Japanese

母をたずねて三千里

Synonyms
  • Sekai Meisaku Gekijou
  • 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
  • Marco
  • From the Appenines to the Andes

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