: The determined protagonist who travels from Italy to South America.
: A traveling puppeteer troupe Marco meets during his journey. Themes and Style
: Marco's father, a doctor who runs a clinic for the poor.
The series is renowned for its , contrasting with the optimism of other shows from that era like Heidi . It explores:
(known in English as 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother ) is a classic 1976 anime series directed by Isao Takahata and featuring scene design by Hayao Miyazaki . Part of the World Masterpiece Theater collection, it is based on a short story from the Italian novel Cuore by Edmondo De Amicis. Story Summary
: Marco's mother, whose disappearance in Argentina sparks the adventure.