, also known as Fawn Story or The Tale of the Deer, is a 1991 Japanese film co-written and directed by Yukihiro Sawada. It was released in Japan on April 20, 1991, where it was distributed by Toho.

Plot

Eight-year-old Kenichi Taniki (Teppei Yamada) and his family live next to the Shibecha Line, in a small village near the Kushiro Marshlands. Kenichi's father Masao (Tomokazu Miura) is a train driver, but the rail line will be closed by autumn. After finding a new job at an insurance company in Sapporo, Masao plans a move for his family. Meanwhile, Kenichi's farmer grandparents are very old and will pass away soon. But due to the family's impending move, no one will be left to take over their farm.