An animation based on Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s autobiographical book. The story revolves around Totto-Chan, a seven-year-old girl who is expelled from her traditional school because she is considered “problematic”. She then enters Tomoe Gakuen, an innovative school founded by mr. Kobayashi, which provides an environment where children can freely explore their interests. This new space allows Totto-Chan to flourish, even amid the turbulent backdrop of World War II. During her journey, she forms a strong friendship with Yasuaki, a boy with polio, learning profound lessons about empathy and solidarity.
Winner of the Paul Grimault Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Título original: Madogiwa No Totto-Chan
Ano: 2023
Duração: 114 min.
Gênero: Animation
País: Japan
Tags: Japan, animation, literary adaptation, education, international film festivals, awarded films, war, friendship
Cor: cor
Direção: Shinnosuke Yakuwa
Vozes: Liliana Ôno, Koji Yakusho, Anne Watanabe
Roteiro: Shinnosuke Yakuwa, Yosuke Suzuki
Fotografia: Kentaro Minegishi
Produtor: Takanashi Rena
Produção: Shin-Ei Animation Co.
Música: Yuji Nomi
Distribuição: Sato Company
Edições: 48