Marco: Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri

📖 SYNOPSIS

Set in 19th-century Genoa, Italy, the anime follows nine-year-old Marco as he grapples with his mother Anna's departure for Argentina. She leaves to escape economic hardship and heavy taxes, hoping to find work. Marco, left with his father, a doctor, deeply misses his mother. When Anna's letters suddenly stop arriving, Marco becomes increasingly anxious. Driven by love and concern, he makes the courageous decision to travel to Argentina himself. His journey spans over 10,000 miles, a long and arduous adventure across the Atlantic and the Andes. Marco's only companions are his love for his mother, his courage, the friendships he makes along the way, and his unwavering longing to see her again. The story promises an exciting journey and a coming-of-age tale.