Mai Mai Miracle

Mai Mai Miracle

2009 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Adventure, Drama

Inspired by her grandfather's stories, young Shinko embarks on wild flights of fancy about the history of the little town she lives in. But dreams can't fend off the realities of growing up.

Directed by Sunao Katabuchi · Written by Sunao Katabuchi

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