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On the Night When Cranes Dance
2023·10m·★ 5.0
Japanese original
The short follows a young boy named Kazuki who travels to Hokkaido with his grandfather during summer vacation. They search for a memorable crane from his grandfather's past memories. While tracking the crane, Kazuki gets lost in a nighttime forest where he is guided by fireflies and encounters a mysterious white-haired youth.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A more imaginative choice for viewers who want a story built around a different world, premise, or set of possibilities.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who enjoy ideas, world-building, or stories that move beyond everyday reality.
Commitment
Light commitment · 10m
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