Ai Orikasa
Romeo (voice)
Series
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.
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Season guide
33 episodes available
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 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.
Due to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently.
On screen
Romeo (voice)
Alfredo (voice)
Bianca (voice)
Angeletta (voice)
Marcello Rossi (voice)
Anselmo Rossi (voice)
More from the vault
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.
Edda Rossi (voice)
Nikita (voice)
Dante (voice)
Narrator (voice)