52-Hertz Whales (bcSunday)

Scientists believe that there is a single whale in the ocean whose calls reverberate at 52-hertz, a frequency that cannot be heard by any other whale. Based on Machida Sonoko’s award-winning novel, Narushima Izuru’s empathetic drama shines a light on all the ‘52-hertz whales’ in the world, who tragically believe they live the loneliest of existences. After a life of abuse, Kiko moves to a quiet seaside town. There, she meets a young boy who, like her, has also suffered domestic abuse. Through their shared pain, they also find much-needed solace.