Directed by Koreeda Hirokazu (Shoplifters, Monster), this film is a silently devastating family tale featuring four kids who are often abandoned by their mother, and the eldest 12-year-old son who is forced to take on the caretaker role too soon. Trivia: the protagonist holds the record of youngest winner for best actor at the Cannes film festival, leaving Tony Leung publicly bitter. Come along for the magic of found family and a nice cry!

2004 / 141 min / Japanese / CW: child abandonment theme