Kita no Kunikara

Also Known As: 北の国から Kita no Kuni Kara From the North Country

Set in the town of Furano in Hokkaido, Kita no Kuni Kara centers around the story of the Kuroita family.

Narrated by the son, Jun, the tale follows the lives of two children torn between their parents and their parents' divorce. Jun, and his sister Hotaru, grow and mature in the harsh climates of Hokkaido, and learn the ways of life through their interaction with the folk of Furano.

Genre: Family, Friendship, life, Youth

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Release: 1981