A silhouette animation anthology TV series conceived, written and directed by Michel Ocelot and realised at La Fabrique, consisting of short fantastical stories performed by the same animated "actors." A critical success but commercial failure at the time, no further episodes were commissioned beyond the initial 8, but, following the success of Ocelot's Kirikou and the Sorceress, 6 were edited into the 2000 feature Princes and Princesses, in which form they finally saw wide exposure and acclaim both in France and internationally; a further episode was included in a home release of short works in 2008, but one remains unavailable for public consumption.
On the night before Hogswatch, the holiday where kids anticipate presents from the beloved Hogfather, Death notices that the Hogfather's life-timer is lying broken on the floor of his castle. Could it be that Hogswatch will not happen this year?
Life can be messy. And sometimes it’s downright gross. Three young primary school teachers help kids understand if the disgusting thing in question is truly YUCK! Or by looking closer and understanding of the nature of it, isn’t quite so bad after all.
The series centers around Ryūhei Kasugai (Tetsuya Watari), the grumpy owner of a traditional rice shop in Kamakura, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Determined to reconnect with his estranged family, he gathers them back together under one roof. As they navigate old conflicts and rediscover family bonds, Ryūhei also seeks to secure the future of the shop.
10-year-old Mila lives with her mother in a small town. Mom likes the neighbor Klas but that bothers Mila because she wants to celebrate Christmas alone with her mother.
A few years have passed since Ismail's departure. During this time, in the cute town of Yeşilova, the age of technology has been stepped in, and great changes have occurred in the lives of the faithful.