The Boy and the Heron

Amid the turmoil of World War II, Mahito, a troubled teenager grappling with his mother’s heartbreaking loss, finds himself moving from Tokyo to the tranquil countryside with his new stepmother, Natsuko, who eerily resembles her. Struggling to adapt to his new life, Mahito's reality takes a surreal turn when a mysterious gray heron begins to appear, calling him the "long-awaited one." As he navigates his grief and the challenges of his new environment, the heron becomes a puzzling presence, leading Mahito on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and healing.