In terms of their daily routine, the Yamadas are similar to us. This Studio Ghibli classic uses simple animation and the production company’s distinct style to tell a series of small family stories. Simple stories, like a daughter left behind at a shopping centre or a father who unwisely faces a dangerous biker gang who dared to disturb his sleep. The central storyline is frequently interrupted by metaphors in which husband and wife sail their family’s ship through a sea called Life.