The Life of Budori Gusuko (2012)

Plot

Set in the lush Tōhoku forests of 1920s Japan, a young man named Budori Gusukō faces a series of devastating droughts and calamities that force him to abandon his home. In his quest for a brighter future, he becomes part of a team of scientists at the Ihatov Volcano Department, where they tackle the very disasters that uprooted his life. As he navigates this new world, Gusukō not only seeks solutions to the environmental challenges but also embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the beauty and struggles of nature.