Touch

In Touch, 10-year-old Misaki navigates the complicated feelings that arise after her mother's passing. The story unfolds as she grapples with her father's new relationship and the changes in her family. Misaki's connection to her mother remains strong, symbolized by her insistence on setting a place for her at the dinner table and refusing to let anyone sit in her chair.

The film highlights Misaki's passion for pottery, which serves as a therapeutic outlet for her grief. Her lessons with a local potter provide her with solace and a creative escape. The narrative takes a turn when Misaki accidentally breaks a classmate's artwork, prompting her to run away from home. This action leads her to a traditional obon festival procession, where she experiences an unexpected encounter that may change her perspective on loss and moving forward.