Kappa no Suribachi

Based on a beloved children's book, this gentle tale follows a young kappa (a mythical river creature) and his mother as they live peacefully in their river home. The curious kappa forms an unlikely friendship with the children from a nearby village, bridging the gap between the human and spirit worlds. However, ancient tensions between their two communities create challenges that test the bonds of understanding and compassion. As circumstances force both the kappa family and the villagers to confront their prejudices and fears, they must decide whether healing and forgiveness are possible between those who have long viewed each other with suspicion.