Chiikawa animated movie becomes Korea’s box office darling

The Japanese animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' is dominating Korea's box office, nearing 2 million admissions just three weeks after release. Young viewers are connecting with the cute but emotionally raw story of a timid creature struggling with money and job stress. The movie's merchandise has become so sought-after that fans are camping overnight and reselling items for 10 times their original price.