The Best Bad Thing
Movie| Title | The Best Bad Thing |
| User score | 7 |
| Release date | May 5, 1997 |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Peter Rowe |
| Production country | United States of America, Canada, Japan |
| Production companies | WQED, CINAR, NHK |
| Run time | 89 min. |
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
