The Boy and the Heron
a fantasy animated movie that depicts parental loss
TITLE: The Boy and the Heron
DESCRIPTION: Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world.
LOSS DEPICTED: Parental loss (mother)
I just watched this movie the other night. It was highly immersive and very touching, especially at the end. It’s one of the best Ghibli movies since Spirited Away.