Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy litle sister Mei are overjoyed about moving into a historic country house with their dad - but the girls don't realize what a delightful adventure awaits them there. While exploring their sprawling home and the beautiful ruralarea that surrounds it, Satsuki and Mei meet Granny, a sweet old woman, and her timid grandson Kanta. They als experience firsthand the magic of the Soot Sprits, mysterious creatures that live in the walls, and discover a huge camphor tree that might just be enchanted...