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Perrine is a young girl who lives in Bosnia with her Indian mother and beloved father – that is, until her father passes away, leaving her mother with a single wish: travel to France to be with his father. The over 1,000 kilometer journey seems unfathomable, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves. With their hardy donkey Palikare and faithful dog Baron, the two set forth for Paris; along the way they encounter kind souls, barren villages, and a number of hardships; will Perrine and her mother survive the long journey to France? (Source: Anime-Planet)
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Where is Perrine traveling in Perrine Monogatari?
Perrine and her mother travel from Bosnia toward Maraucourt in northern France, where Perrine's paternal grandfather lives. Much of the series follows their difficult journey across Europe before Perrine reaches the French textile town.
Why does Perrine hide her identity from her grandfather?
Her grandfather, Vulfran Paindavoine, opposed his son's marriage and believes his family has been lost. Perrine enters his factory community under the name Aurélie so she can understand him before revealing that she is his granddaughter.
What book is Perrine Monogatari based on?
It adapts En Famille by French author Hector Malot, whose work Sans Famille also inspired Nobody's Boy Remi. Nippon Animation made Perrine Monogatari as part of its World Masterpiece Theater line.
Is Perrine Monogatari a short children's film?
No, it is a 53-episode television series from 1978. Its length allows the story to cover both the European journey and Perrine's later life around her grandfather's factory.
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