Donbe's Story (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Donbe's Story is a notable film.
What it’s about. Researcher Mutsugoro takes his family to a remote and uninhabited island near Hokkaido, to study the local population of wild bears. Nearby poachers make his life difficult, and he "inherits" an orphaned bear cub, whom the family call Donbe and raise as one of their own.
Who’s in it. Donbe's Story stars Kaoru Sugita as チビ丸, Hiroyuki Nagato as ムツゴロウ, Tomoe Hiiro as ヤセ and Masanori Hata as どんべえ.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donbe's Story page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donbe's Story (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donbe's Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Donbe's Story?
- Donbe's Story stars Kaoru Sugita, Hiroyuki Nagato, Tomoe Hiiro and Masanori Hata.
- When was Donbe's Story released?
- Donbe's Story was released in 1981.