The Boy and the Heron in Hoorn

In this visually stunning epic from Hayao Miyazaki, young Mahito struggles with the tragic loss of his mother amidst the chaos of World War II. After moving to the countryside with his father, he encounters a mysterious, talking grey heron. The bird leads him into a surreal and magical realm where the boundaries between life and death dissolve, forcing Mahito to confront his grief and uncover the secrets of his own existence.