"Kira Kira" is a 2009 film directed by Mitsuo Kuroda, based on the novel by Cynthia Kadohata. The story follows a young Japanese-American girl named Katie Takeshima who moves to Georgia with her family in the 1970s. The film explores themes of family, cultural identity, and the challenges of growing up in a new environment. The narrative centers around Katie's relationship with her older sister, Lia, and their struggles as they navigate life in a predominantly white community. The film highlights the importance of family bonds and the pursuit of dreams, ultimately celebrating the beauty of life's small moments, or "kira kira," which means "glittering" in Japanese.