Six children from different countries came to Japan for a short life and study for ten days. Living in Maruko's house is a teenager from Italy named Andre. When they first met, he heard Maruko introduce himself and said generously, "I like Maruko!" " "Although the atmosphere was awkward, he was very calm. Later, I learned that it was because the pronunciation of "Maruko" was very close to that of his grandfather "Mark" that Andre said this sentence.
The focus of the film story revolves around the boy from Italy. He likes Japanese culture and is influenced by his grandfather. When he came to Japan, he also wanted to see the places where Grandpa had been and find the shops that Grandpa often mentioned in Osaka. Maruko and his family and friends also tried their best to help Andre. The day before they left Japan, they met the people who had helped him in Osaka mentioned by Grandpa without any regrets.
There are also many places that warm my heart: foreign friends practice secretly, and then sing "Forever Friends" in music class; A child from India lost his wallet while playing in Kyoto. Everyone helped him find it, even students passing by Kyoto. Looking for the people that Grandpa Andre met when he went to Osaka store. Everyone who knows grandpa says it's good to see Mark's grandson. After meeting the couple whose grandpa once opened a shop in Osaka, I went back to Italy to eat the spaghetti that grandpa gave to the couple. A parting gift for Maruko; Foreign children are reluctant to leave. ...
Whether it is Maruko or Andre, or other children, their feelings are getting deeper and deeper. Those innocent and beautiful things moved me, and I shed tears several times, feeling that I was deeply cured. Once upon a time, when I was a child, I would laugh at them for such simple things; Will be friends at all costs; I will cry because of sad things ... when I grow up, I will restrain many emotions, learn to hide these most real emotions, and become an adult who wants to be fast but doesn't like it.
On the last night before leaving, Maruko took Andre to put out the river lights. The wishes written down by each other have not been discussed, but they are so consistent: I hope to see Maruko again (Andre).
We once had such a pure and beautiful time, and I believe we can still have it as long as we keep it. Andre asked Maruko what his dream was, and Maruko said, "I want to be a cartoonist." Andre smiled and responded: "I want to take pictures of the cartoonist Maruko!"
Look, how beautiful it is! Maybe we made such a promise when we were young, but we gradually forgot it. ...
In the episode where Maruko and Andre visit the temple fair, there is a lyric: "I met a girl as warm as the sun." Yes, Andre met Maruko. I hope that no matter what age and place we meet, people will be as enthusiastic as the sun as cherry Maruko!
I also hope that I can meet more warm people with my best self in the future, and I can reunite with those who have warmed myself.
Then say, "Thank you!"