Yuku and the Himalayan Flower
Yuku is a little mouse who lives with her family in castle basement. One day, she learns that her grandma needs a magical Himalayan flower. She makes up her mind quickly – she will set off at once to find it!
Yuku is all set for a thrilling adventure! The forest seems to have no end, it’s easy to get lost, and there are strange animals everywhere. And yet, Yuku is strongly motivated to reach the distant peaks. Once she gets the legendary flower, her grandma will gain happiness and eternal light. Unexpectedly, the little mouse will find help in ukulele songs and riddles that she heard during the evenings spent with her family in the castle cellars. Thanks to them, the Fox, the Vixen, and the Rabbit will be on her side. And the most dangerous foe, the Wolf who guards the mountains, may turn out not to be so black as he is painted.
Did you know…?
In the Himalayas, at the foot of Nanda Devi, lies the Valley of Flowers National Park. More than 500 protected species of plants grow there and it’s covered in snow for most of the year.
Original title: Yuku et la fleur de l’Himalaya
Country: Belgium, France
Year: 2022
Director: Rémi Durin, Arnaud Demuynck
Run Time: 65′
Genre: animation
Dubbing / English subtitles
Recommended for ages 5 and up