45 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Hotaru is rescued by a spirit when she gets lost in a forest as a child. The two become friends, despite the spirit revealing that he will disappear if he is ever touched by a human.
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The author of the anime movie "Hotarubi no Mori e" made this movie as a tribute for her friend who died of cancer.
Takegawa Hotaru: Time might separate us some day. But, even still, until then, let's stay together.
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