Synopsis

In a quiet zoo nestled in Kichijoji, Tokyo, resides Japan's oldest elephant, named Hanako. At sixty-nine years, she draws the attention of countless visitors, each captivated by her immense form and offering her greetings in their own way. A creature of quiet mystery, Hanako has long drawn people to her. She bears her solitude with grace, remaining in the square each day, even in her advanced age, until only a single tooth remains. A small moment of joy accompanies those who approach her. For th