Kites and Other Tales

Story

Synopsis

Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.

Director

Alan Ohashi

Language

English

Release date

1 January 1975

Ensemble

Cast

• Tom Joe

  kite maker

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  Yuki Shimoda

  narrator