Taeko Okajima is a 27‑year‑old self‑sufficient woman who has lived her entire life in Tokyo. Seeking relief from the city"s constant bustle, she chooses to travel to her rural relatives and assist with the harvest during the busy season.
On the train, Taeko vividly revisits memories of being a schoolgirl in early adolescence as though she were journeying alongside her younger self in a dreamlike state. A young farmer named Toshio welcomes her at the station, and they quickly forge a friendship that feels almost inevitable.
While staying there, Taeko builds close ties with family and neighbors, discovering the differences between metropolitan and countryside existence and learning to appreciate both. She also learns about the hardships and pleasures of farm life.
Nostalgic yet poignant and reflective, Omoide Poroporo chronicles Taeko"s adult voyage as she reconciles childhood aspirations with the woman she has become.
Studio Ghibli Japan