About
Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep in order to save his family. On his way to Milan he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast friends. Life as a chimney sweep is hard and dangerous. But together, and with the help of some new friends, Romeo and Alfredo find themselves striving for a better life.
Cast
Ai Orikasa
as Romeo (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
as Alfredo (voice)
Akemi Okamura
as Bianca (voice)
Maria Kawamura
as Angeletta (voice)
Masahiro Anzai
as Marcello Rossi (voice)
Tsutomu Kashiwakura
as Anselmo Rossi (voice)
Yasuko Hatori
as Edda Rossi (voice)
Aya Ishizu
as Nikita (voice)
Tomoko Ishimura
as Dante (voice)
Masako Ikeda
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
The Alps! A Major Event in a Small Village
Romeo wants to participate in the pole climbing competition, in which several boys compete to get a trophy placed on top of a pole. Meanwhile, Luini, a mysterious man known as the god of death, arrives in the village.
The Beginning of Fate - A Family in Flames
The fire started by Luini devastates the only cornfield that Romeo's family has left. Romeo's family rush to the field to try to save the domestic animals, but Roberto injures his head while leaping out of the flames.
Goodbye, My Village
Due to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently.
The Boy in the Portrait
After being treated by doctor Baresi, Roberto will recover and will not go blind. Romeo has sacrificed himself for the sake of his family and must now leave the village.
A Night at the Tavern
Luini locks up the boys before crossing the lake by boat to get to Milan. Among them is Dante, who devises a plan to escape.
The Boat Sinks! Friendship in the Storm
The boat in which Romeo and the others are traveling to Milan is hit by a storm and sinks.
The House Where an Angel Lives
In Milan, Romeo and Alfredo are sold as chimney sweeps to different bosses, having to separate, but not before swearing eternal friendship. Romeo is taken by Rossi, his buyer, to his house, where he will start a new life.
A Gift From an Angel
Cleaning chimneys is harder than Romeo could imagine. And worst of all is that when he comes home tired from work he doesn't get a piece of bread. However, an angel who lives in the house cares for him.
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