The Best Bad Thing

The Best Bad Thing

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1997-05-05

After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.

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The Best Bad Thing

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After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.

Released

1997-05-05

Runtime

89

Director

Peter Rowe

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Family

Language

English

Production

WQED

CINAR

NHK

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    Lana McKissack

    Lana McKissack
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    Michel Perron

    Michel Perron
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    Robert Ito

    Robert Ito
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    Kirin Kiki

    樹木希林
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    George Takei

    George Takei
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    Kitao Sakurai

    Kitao Sakurai