Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien (2011)

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In the touching drama Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien, Kanna, played by Mana Ashida, attends kindergarten in central Tokyo. When her close friend is absent from school for several days, a deeply worried Kanna decides to take matters into her own hands. She gathers her fellow classmates, including Hiroshitake Taniguchi, Tomoya Hashimoto, Takujitsu Uehara, Ruiki Sato, Kotomi Mochida, Miyu Honda, Shunyuu Horikawa, and Hiroyuki Kuroda, for an extraordinary mission. Together, the young group sneaks out of school and embarks on a long journey to Takao Station in western Tokyo, hoping to find their missing friend. Before leaving, the children make a solemn pact that no matter what difficulties they face, they will not cry. This heartwarming film beautifully explores the power of childhood friendship, innocence, and loyalty as these small children navigate the overwhelming world on their own.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2011

Genre:Drama