Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Set in post-war Japan, this animated drama follows Amélie, a young Belgian girl who views the world as a peaceful mystery. Her curiosity is sparked by a discovery involving chocolate, leading her to explore the natural world and the emotional complexities of her family's life as foreigners. As she forms a close bond with her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, her childhood of discovery is interrupted on her third birthday by an event that introduces her to the possibility of loss and tragedy.

The film was directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang, with a screenplay written by Aude Py, Eddine Noel, and Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang. The voice cast includes Loïse Charpentier as Amélie and Victoria Grobois as Nishio-san. Produced by several companies including France 3 Cinéma and Maybe Movies, the project had a budget of 11 million USD. Following its release, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 216 votes.