The story follows 11-year-old childhood friends and Natsume Tonai , whose relationship has become strained following the death of Kosuke's grandfather, Yasuji. During summer vacation, they and their classmates sneak into a condemned housing complex—the same one where Kosuke and Natsume grew up—rumored to be haunted.
: A mysterious boy living in the housing complex who appears to have a deep, supernatural connection to the building itself. Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
After a sudden, mysterious downpour, the children find themselves stranded as the entire apartment building drifts into a vast, supernatural ocean. To survive and find their way home, they must navigate the physical dangers of the sea and confront the emotional ghosts of their shared past. The story follows 11-year-old childhood friends and Natsume
Drifting Home (雨を告げる漂流団地, Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi ) is a 2022 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Hiroyasu Ishida and produced by Studio Colorido . Released globally on Netflix on September 16, 2022, it explores themes of grief, childhood nostalgia, and the difficulty of letting go of the past. After a sudden, mysterious downpour, the children find
: A sixth-grader struggling with the loss of his grandfather and his changing friendship with Natsume.
: The group includes Taishi, Yuzuru, Reina, and Juri, who are caught in the drift and must help find food and supplies to survive. Major Themes
: Kosuke's childhood friend who clings to memories of the housing complex as a sanctuary from her parents' unstable marriage.