Furandâsu no inu (1975)
Nello is a boy who lives a poor but happy life, helping his grandfather Jehan to cart milk to the nearby village. He loves drawing pictures and his dream is to become a painter just like the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens. One day Nello finds Patrash, a dog that has been abused and abandoned. Nello takes Patrash into his home and cares for the wretched animal. Over time, boy and dog develop a close friendship and come to depend on one another. Alois, a daughter of the richest family in the village, joins our hero as a sympathetic friend. However, Nello's poverty and his dream of becoming a painter alienate Alois's father Kozetsu and the other villagers. Nello experiences firsthand the cruelty of the people he has grown up with, and must struggle to win their appreciation and respect. With perseverance and determination, this young boy never lets go of his dream no matter how trying the circumstances.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S01E52 | Picture of the Angels | Dec 28, 1975 |
| S01E51 | Two-Thousand Francs Cash | Dec 21, 1975 |
| S01E50 | Day of the Announcement | Dec 14, 1975 |
| S01E49 | I Finished Painting, Grampa | Dec 7, 1975 |
| S01E48 | No More Work | Nov 30, 1975 |
Also known as
- A Dog of Flanders
- Flanders no Inu
- Ніклаас, хлопчик із Фландрії (Ukraine)
