Well‑known and cherished worldwide, Carlo Collodi"s classic tale of Piccolino has been reimagined in this spellbinding story that weaves together themes of love, longing and deception.
Old Jeppet the woodworker, who has spent his life carving with steady hands, feels a deep solitude that only the presence of a child could fill.
One quiet afternoon, while shaping a wooden figure in the workshop, Jeppet"s creation begins to speak even before he has finished carving its final details.
With a mixture of astonishment and tenderness, Jeppet names the lively puppet Piccolino, treating him as the son he had always dreamed of.
Although the puppet displays a mischievous streak and frequently stirs trouble, his heart remains pure, earning Jeppet"s affection as if he were a real child.
Yet fate brings sorrow to their quiet lives.
During a trip to the village square, Piccolino is deceived by a sly fox named Dino and his crafty sidekick, the enigmatic cat Witch.
Together with his feathered friend Gina the duck, they are sold to a traveling puppet master, leaving Jeppet with little hope of ever seeing his beloved creation again.
Driven by a longing to reunite with his surrogate father, the unruly puppet embarks on one adventure after another, constantly outwitting the cunning Dino and the enigmatic Witch.
Despite his best efforts to stay away from mischief, bad luck seems to shadow every step of the wooden hero"s journey.
If Piccolino can merely keep away from trouble, his greatest wish will be granted and the dream he holds will finally come true.
Delightful and heartwarming, The Adventures of Piccolino reminds us that a pure spirit and good intentions are rewarded, proving that true love can indeed spark miracles.
Nippon Animation Japan