When Marnie Was There

Anna Sasaki, a quiet and withdrawn girl, struggles with asthma and loneliness, leaving her foster parent deeply concerned. On her doctor's advice, she is sent to the countryside, where the fresh air and slower pace might ease her breathing and lift her spirits. Staying with her aunt and uncle in a seaside town, Anna spends her summer sketching-the one activity that brings her peace. During one of her walks, Anna stumbles upon the Marsh House, a seemingly deserted mansion. But she soon meets Marnie, a lively and enigmatic girl who begins to draw Anna out of her solitude. Night after night, Anna returns to the house, forming a bond with her new friend. Yet as her stay in the town winds down, Anna uncovers the secrets hidden within the Marsh House and the truth about Marnie herself. "Omoide no Marnie" is a heartfelt tale of friendship and self-discovery, capturing the summer that changes Anna forever.