Yuishi is a typical 10-year-old boy who loves to catch bugs everyday after school. He develops a crush on classmate Kokoa after she gives a speech on the injustice of children shouldering the burden of a climate crisis caused by adults. Soon they’re joined by Haruto, the class troublemaker, and together the three hatch playful acts of protest to expose their town’s environmentally careless habits. But as their eco-missions escalate, the young activists begin to understand the real consequences of their actions and are forced to confront their own motivations. Director O brings her sharp sense of humor and her gift for drawing natural performances from her young cast. A witty script tackles big moral questions and the quiet stirrings of childhood emotion. An observant and bittersweet cautionary tale for audiences of all ages.
Mipo O
Tetta Shimada, Ruri, Yota Mimoto, Yu Aoi, Shunsuke Kazama, Kumi Takiuchi
Japan
2025
In Japanese with English subtitles
Grand Jury Prize for Best Film, Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Open to youth
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Sunday September 13
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Credits
Producer
Yuuko Nakamura, Wakana Kanno
Screenwriter
Ryo Takada
Editor
Etsuko Kimura
Original Music
Takuto Tanaka
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