Ie Naki Ko

A young boy lives contently with his mother in rural France until his estranged father returns and, driven by financial desperation, discloses that the boy is adopted and sells him. Devastated, the boy is taken in by Vitalis, a wandering musician, and a group of performers who work with animals. They travel across the country in search of income, experiencing the difficult realities of life along the way. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the search for happiness.