Plot: Yuta's grandfather is becoming senile, but his parents don't have the time to care for him. Because it's a summer holiday, they send Yuta to spend some time with his granddad, looking out for him in the meantime. His grandfather is delighted to see Yuta and has planned a bunch of adventures for the two.
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December 22, 2024
A typical 90s Obayashi film. The film is aimed squarely at a younger audience, but it's charming enough for older audiences. It's about a young boy and his grandfather spending an epic summer in a small Japanese rural town, where the line between folklore and reality is often indistinguishable.
This is one of those films where you might want to book a ticket to Japan once the credits start rolling. The performances are a bit middling though and the cheesy effects are vintage Obayashi. But it's a sweet film with its heart in the right place. Not quite as fun or adventurous as some of his other work, but fun filler regardless.