The mouse grandmother tells old folk tales. One of them is that there is a plant at the top of the highest mountains that is only sustained by the brightest sunlight. It is called the Himalayan Flower. A small mouse named Yuku leaves her family to find this flower and give it to her grandmother and encounters obstacles and adventures along her journey.

A musically rich tale that uses a bright colour palette, this road movie encourages viewers not to give up, even if you are one of the smallest and youngest. The tale is embellished with riddles, songs, some villains, some new friends for life, and animals ready to help Yuku in her quest. Having screened at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, this animated film is the feature-length debut of Belgian director Arnaud Demuynck, together with co-director Rémi Durin.

Jury statement: This beautifully animated film appeals to all ages. It is a life-affirming, deeply interesting story that feels very well considered and thought out.