The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki

Just watched this animated film directed by Hosoda Mamoru today. Instead of scary werewolves, the wolfman was portrayed in more human terms.

It shows how difficult it is to be different. Especially in Japanese society, when people try to conform to social norms so as not to disturb "harmony". And bringing up children is never easy; it only becomes even more difficult with the complications that these kids are both wolves and kids. They are not just kids, they are different.

But it also tells us that we need to be strong in the face of adversity. Not just to be strong for ourselves, but for those who depend on us. Even when nothing seems to be going right, keep smiling.