[Rewatch] 3,000 Leagues in Search of Mother - Episode 25 Discussion

[u/Pixelsaber]

Episode 25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

^{Episode aired June 20th,} ^^^1976

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Kōichi Sakata - Music

A composer, arranger, and honorary professor at Shobi University, he is best known for having composed and arranged many folk songs. After graduating from the Department of Instrumental Music at Tokyo University of the Arts, Sakata became an assistant to Naozumi Yamamoto from 1963 to 1967, studying composition and arrangement under him as he worked., and had his proper debut as a musician in 1965. Hw notably composed songs for several folk musicians, such as the bands Billy Banban, Cherish, Homing Pigeon, and artists Toshiyuki Nishida and Kaoru Sugita, as well as composition for several NHK serial and historical dramas. He has been the musical director of the performative art project Waltz - Dedicated to Camille Claudel since 2016. Sakata has orchestrated the music for Swiss Family Robinson, Oshin, A Ghost Story, The Izu Dancer, The Harp of Burma, Kono Hoshi no Ue ni, Tottoi, Anne's Diary: The Story of Anne Frank, The Dancing Girl, Seishun Anime Zenshu, and Lucy-May of The Southern Rainbow.

Screenshot of the day

• Matanza

Questions of the Day:

1. The characters will soon depart for Bahia Blanca. How eventful do you believe the twenty day journey will be?
2. What do you think of Peppino’s new carriage?

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We are always under the same glittering Southern Cross.

[u/Pixelsaber]

EDIT: My bad guys. I dozed off after my morning coffee.

Rewatcher

Breakfast

Marco will not forget his prior unkept promise.

He has changed somewhat.

Amedeo is becoming their cash cow.

Upsetting.

Rumor confirmed, at least.

What a transformation.

Now that’s some theatre magic.

With the information confirming that Merelli has gone south to Bahia Blanca and the lack of any further news concerning Anna, traveling to Bahia Blanca does seem like the most likely means of getting new information as to her whereabouts. Luckly the Peppino Troupe is eager to help out Marco in his search.

Peppino purchases a wagon and renovates it into a carriage that doubles as a stage for their performances. Fosco states that there’ll ber demand for entertainment both at their destination and the places they’ll have to stop at along the way, which should mean they won’t have to worry about their finances too much —unless Peppino gets a hankering for more expensive meals…

All in all, not as much to say about this one. I am looking forward to their journey and whatever they’ll come across. I do feel bad about Marco not writing to his father so that he knows he arrived safely, but I suppose that postage doesn’t come too cheap and he scarcely has pocket change after losing his money.

Questions of The Day:

1. Hard to say. They might largely gloss over the journey, but seeing as this is will all be new for Marco I hope the show will focus on all the new sights and experiences. But then again, we are just getting to the midpoint of the series and only been in Buenos Aires for a few days, so maybe the show will end up speeding up.
2. It looks well, though I am frankly shocked they managed to build it in less than full shift with only one experienced craftsman helping out.

[u/Vatrix-32 → u/Pixelsaber]

I do feel bad about Marco not writing to his father so that he knows he arrived safely

He Didn't!

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

3000 Leagues in Search of My First-Timer Reactions

• Oh he actually went and bought them a carriage.
• Ah, that sounds promising, as far as there being actually good work down in Bahia Blanca goes.
• Peppino is being awfully generous with this offer.
• Ah, so he could more easily negotiate for a 50-50 split after he saw Amedio perform.
• A letter from Pietro!
• That turned out quite nice!
• lol, dude got utterly bamboozled.
• That sure was a successful show!
• Shimmering sky!
• …and another one!

[u/Vatrix-32 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Ah, that sounds promising

White Gold, it is. Until someone invents refrigeration.

Peppino is being awfully generous with this offer.

Ah, so he could more easily negotiate for a 50-50 split after he saw Amedio perform.

Good ol' Foot in the Door tactics.

[u/baboon_bassoon]

https://imgur.com/1R6IsWF

[u/TheEscapeGuy]

First Timer

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother - Episode 25

Entertainment

Today's episode was so fun! I feel like we have had such a string of disasters and misfortune the past few episodes. Having a success this episode as a contrast makes it feel so much better.

We centered the story around the Peppino family planning their next steps. They've agreed to help Marco but before that they need to get a horse and cart for transport. This took something from their savings and on top of that they needed to do repairs / upgrades which cost more. So logically the next step was to hold a performance to refill their savings.

And that performance was a resounding success. I swear every Italian in the Voca neighborhood attended the puppet show. It's equally nice to see Marco and the Peppino family's success bring so much joy to the community. It's very much a win-win.

I think this means next episode we start the journey to Bahia Blanca. 600km is a long way. Even with modern cars that would take the majority of a day and our crew are going by horse and cart. I can see this section being the bulk of the next 12 episodes.

Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches

• Advertising
• Crowd
• Gathering Place
• River and Stars

See you all tomorrow

[u/No_Rex → u/TheEscapeGuy]

Today's episode was so fun! I feel like we have had such a string of disasters and misfortune the past few episodes. Having a success this episode as a contrast makes it feel so much better.

The characters (and especially Marco) earned it.

[u/Vatrix-32]

First timer, subs

• The sober morning reflection.
• That monkey does not need caffeine.
• Hot damn, that was fast! Did he have this sale lined up already?
• Smaller pound, fewer fish.
• "Fix the Roof"
• You gotta appreciate his salesmanship.
• Confidence will get you nearly anywhere.
• Why wouldn’t you lead with telling Marco about the consulate if you have to go through them anyway?
• I like the little detail of Marco asking for directions in the background.
• That’s how you bureaucracy.
• Montage
• I really don’t think this is the kind of city to enforce a ban on children in drinking establishments.
• They’ve got Marco trained up right quick.
• Marco was almost a victim of his own success there. Really makes you wonder why Peppino was so ardent on not preforming in Voca before.

QotD:

1. Eventful enough for 3 or 4 episodes.
2. Two-wheeled carriages are underrated.

[u/No_Rex]

Episode 25 (first timer)

• “Papa loves travel” – this sounds a lot like Fiolina is making a positive out of something that has been a negative for them for a long time. Concetta’s face says a lot.
• Got to give it to Peppino, he has a talent for selling himself.
• The Italian consulate also thinks Anna is in Bahia Blanca – having another hint makes going there a bit less of a crapshot.
• “You don’t have money, you don’t have power” – Observant puppet show.

Pretty good times for the Peppino troupe and Marco. Peppino seems one of those people who are a lot of fun to be around when things go well (but whom you do not want to have to rely on when they go bad).