sheena1959 It seems like there is this whole generation of us who have a vague memory of this film. I too was touched as young kind watching this poignant story. I think I saw it on TV and at a camp I went too. That distance land of childhood, those first friends, the pain of peers, the hurt of being shunned. And of course the bullies. It would be interesting to watch this again with my 9 year old son and see what he thinksSeems like there was a torrent kicking around for this but can't find a live one. If anyone knows where it can be found please let me know.thanks,

Tru-Blood If I remember correctly, The CBS Children's Film Festival aired on Saturdays at noon in Chicago during the 1960s. Of all the movies that must have been aired, the only film I recall is "Skinny and Fatty." Over 40 years later, I still have visual memories of "Skinny and Fatty." It was interesting to view Japanese schools and residences and to get a tiny glimpse of life in Japan.I also have physical memories. When I think of the film, a wave of nostalgia rushes in, tears come to my eyes, and I feel a slight heartache. For me, the film was beautifully sad yet beautifully triumphant.I would recommend "Skinny and Fatty" to all as a great family film.

gelashe One of the best CBS Saturday morning movies along with "Hand in Hand".A simple film about two boys. One chubby and one thin. The chubby boy is ridiculed by his classmates - when he is introduced and goes to share a desk, he almost bumps "Skinny" right out of his seat. That's the first heartwarming/wrenching part and the beginning of their friendship.Because Komatsu is big, he has trouble with the gymnastics but Skinny helps him out, encouraging him. One day they are approached by a group of boys on the way home from school and beaten up - another time they have to run from a dog on the way home from school. All things we can relate to.Komatsu's family is well off, living in a nice home with plenty to eat. Skinny lives with his mom and younger sibling in a poor section of town - the dad is off working in another part of the country.When Skinny's mom tells him they are moving away to be closer to their father, he has to tell Komatsu. I can't remember if he told him or gave the message to his family. But I remember Skinny calling "Komatsu" over and over again towards the end. I don't know why but I think it had something to do with him being able to do something that he couldn't do before.This is such a beautiful film - I think adults born in the late 50's early 60's would appreciate it more than children today. Especially since it is in Black and White with such a primitive film feel to it. These were bare bones, on location movies with nothing added. The countrysides and everything is real.

step-15 I'll admit first of all that I don't remember details of this movie (no danger of a spoiler!), but I did an Internet search for it simply because of the impact it made on me 40 years ago when I saw it as a child of seven, which is the approximate age of the characters. I do remember that the movie was in Japanese, which seemed quite novel to me, but which in no way deterred from the story or the impact. To this day, I am still moved emotionally by the story of friendship, love, and courageous acceptance between two boys, one socially acceptable, one not. I am glad to discover so many others across the world enjoyed "my" movie.