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The Best Bad Thing

The Best Bad Thing

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 5, 1997

Runtime

1h 29m

Genres

Drama, Family

User Score

70%

Original Title

The Best Bad Thing

Production Companies

WQED, CINAR, NHK

Director

Peter Rowe

Description

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.