The Secret World of Arrietty

Based on Mary Norton's classic novels, this Studio Ghibli film follows Arrietty, a tiny girl who lives beneath the floorboards with her family of 'borrowers' who secretly take small items from the human family above. When Arrietty befriends a sick human boy named Shawn, their friendship challenges the borrowers' way of life and forces them to find a new home. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship across differences, environmental harmony, and the courage to embrace change while celebrating the wonder found in small, hidden worlds.