Harmful Insect (Gaichû) (2001)

The seventh grade schoolgirl’s parents divorced, her father left her mortal coil, her mother is suicidal and her class-mates gossip about her having an affair with their teacher. She has lost hope and is delinquent. She begins to skip school with a couple of confidants and begins to plan her life from the streets. ??aghaemiAwards: 7 wins & 3 nominationsAkihiko ShiotaAoi Miyazaki, Seiichi Tanabe, Tetsu Sawaki2002-03-16 (Japan)tt0297905