is a Japanese animated short film written and directed by

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and released January 3, 2006.Hoshi O Katta Hi
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for their exclusive use in the Saturn Theatre at the

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in Mitaka, Tokyo. The film is based on a story by

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Plot

A boy named Nono, living on the countryside, is making a living by selling vegetables in the city nearby. One day two strangers approach him to offer him a gem which looks a flower seed for his produce. He accepts the trade and at home he plants the seed inside a small pot. Soon a tiny planet emerges, so he continues to tend after the planet and a few days later three moons are circling around the tiny planet. Once again Nono had to leave the countryside to sells his produce and again meets the two strangers who have a final request for him.

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External links

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