My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

In 1950s rural Japan, the Kusakabe family moves to be near their ailing mother when Mei encounters a small, mysterious creature that leads her to Totoro, a benevolent forest spirit. The girls find solace and joy in their magical encounters, as they explore the wonders of childhood and the magic of nature, their concern for their mother's health, and the uncertainties of their new life.