Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 66 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Mankyu

Starring

Manami Honjo, Yoshihiko Inohara

Sumikkogurashi began as endearing characters who prefer to retreat to corners, finding solace in their quiet spaces. The group includes Shirokuma, a polar bear who dislikes the cold; Penguin?, questioning its own identity; Tonkatsu, an uneaten pork cutlet; Neko, a timid cat; and Tokage, a dinosaur hiding his true nature. This beloved franchise, which has expanded into toys, books, and video games, now brings their charming world to the big screen in a feature film.