Raccoon Rascal

Synopsis

In Brailsford Junction, Wisconsin, Sterling North finds comfort in the tranquility of his everyday life, which he maintains through his dedication to looking after animals. With his mother in the hospital and his brother serving on the Western Front, Sterling stays at home with only his father and their dog, Hauser. One weekend, he sets aside his usual tasks to go fishing alongside his friend Oscar and Hauser. On the way to the river, Hauser detects something odd near a tree. Investigating further, they discover a raccoon nest with a single orphaned kit, whose mother was shot by a hunter planning to use her pelt for a hat. Sterling chooses to adopt and nurture the abandoned raccoon. As he grapples with the hardships of his brother's wartime service and his mother's deteriorating health, Sterling discovers comfort and a fresh sense of connection to the world through his relationship with the lively raccoon, whom he calls Rascal.