Although the premise of three tramps finding an abandoned baby and seeking out her mother screams schamltz in candy coated blasts of righteousness, this manages to be an astounding film, with strong characters and a well plotted, deeply moving and hysterically funny story. No attempt is made to dumb down the sufferings endured by people with or without homes, and a very optimistic and human picture is created. Animation drawn over actual footage of Tokyo only adds to the sense of reality, despite the thread of fantasy running throughout.
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