The River's Light

Synopsis

The River's Light tells the story of a rat family forced to abandon their home after a human construction project destroys their habitat near a river. As winter approaches, the family embarks on a journey to find a new place to live. Along the way, they encounter various dangers but also form alliances with other creatures. This narrative, which emphasizes environmental awareness, was serialized in the Yomiuri Newspaper starting in July 2006.