A Dog of Flanders: My Patrasche
Synopsis
A boy named Nello becomes an orphan at the age of two when his mother dies. His grandfather, who lives in a small village takes him in. One day, Nello finds a dog who was almost beaten to death and named him Patrasche. Due to the good care of his grandfather, the dog recovers, and from then on, Nello and Patrasche are inseparable. Since they are very poor, Nello has to help his grandfather by selling milk. Patrasche helps him pull the milk cart that Nello uses to sell milk in the town. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Flanders no Inu is overwhelmingly regarded as a classic, albeit a deeply sad one. Viewers praise its emotional impact and the valuable life lessons it imparts, though its tragic nature can be difficult to bear. Availability and differences from the original are minor points of contention.
Strengths
- Heart-touching story with good lessons
- Better art/animation compared to the original
- More cohesive story than the original
- Better music and voice acting compared to the original
Weaknesses
- Story is extremely sad and emotionally taxing
- Difficult to find a complete and high-quality version
- Changes from the original might upset some viewers