Wishing to see her dead mother again, a young girl sets out on a fantastical adventure accompanied by her grandfather’s goofy magical talking cat. Yoko Kuno's animation is a charming and visually stunning delight.

11-year-old Karin is sent to stay with her grandfather and his goofy talking cat Anzu. Wishing to see her mother again, she goes with Anzu to visit her grave on the anniversary of her death... but their journey soon escalates into a magical adventure into the underworld!

Directed by Yoko Kuno, this quirky, visually stunning French-Japanese co-production brings the world of yokai (ghosts) to vibrant, charming life.

Japanese with English subtitles

Screening as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025

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