Yakeato no, Okashi no Ki

Near the end of the Pacific War, Taichi loses his home in an air raid but tries to keep smiling despite hunger. His frail friend Haruo gives him a book about a breadfruit tree that can feed people, inspiring dreams of a tree that might grow sweets.

As the boys cling to that idea, the raids intensify and flames approach Haruo’s house. Their hope of plenty stands against a world that keeps taking food, shelter and safety away.