Plot Summary

After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Best Bad Thing
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

Pluto TV

Production Companies

WQED logoWQED
CINAR logoCINAR
NHK logoNHK