Dai-chan, daisuki

Mai, the main character of this film, has an older brother named Dai-Chan who is completely deaf. Though he is older, he acts more like a younger brother, always smiling and asking Mai to support him. One day, Mai's elementary school begins interacting with the special needs school Dai-Chan attends. Some of Mai’s classmates start mocking her and drawing cruel caricatures of Dai-Chan on the classroom blackboard, leaving Mai deeply hurt. To make matters worse, their mother falls ill, forcing Dai-Chan to be sent to a facility for disabled children. Mai, determined to care for him herself, fights to prevent this from happening. This is a story about family love, unbreakable bonds, and the connections between people. It reminds us of the kindness we all share and the moments when we must act with sincerity. The film highlights important truths about life that we should never overlook.