氷川丸ものがたり

From veteran anime director Shunji Oga comes the epic tale of the legendary Japanese ocean liner, the Hikawa Maru. May 1930, young Jiro watches from ashore as the Hikawa Maru leaves on its maiden voyage. Captivated, he sets his sights on the ship, and by luck lands a job among the ship's crew. Working in the kitchen, Jiro grows up among the galley crew, serving passengers on the long journey between Japan and the United States. But when WWII strikes, the Hikawa Maru is requisitioned by the military as a hospital and rescue vessel. In this tumultuous time, the crew of the ship must stand up for what they believe in, even when that means going against orders. Will Jiro and the Hikawa Maru survive the war? (Hawaii International Film Festival)