Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers

Suzume Katagura leads an ordinary life as a housewife, dedicated to maintaining the household and caring for her husband's pet turtle. Unfulfilled and yearning for adventure, she stumbles upon an advertisement seeking recruits for a secretive intelligence agency. Eager to break free from the mundane routines of her daily life, she takes a bold step and dials their number. What unfolds next is a tale of a seemingly ordinary woman thrust into a world of espionage, danger, and intrigue, as Suzume navigates through this new reality, finding purpose and excitement amidst the chaos. As she juggles her domestic responsibilities with her undercover mission, the pet turtle becomes her constant companion, offering quiet wisdom and steadfast loyalty in these challenging times. The movie explores themes of personal growth, breaking free from societal expectations, and how even the most ordinary people can find extraordinary courage within themselves.