Tears of Bandungi is an environmental fantasy animation inspired by the whale carvings of the Bangudae Petroglyphs in Korea. The story follows Bandungi, a young whale who loses its parents due to human whaling and is left alone in the vast ocean. Through a journey across the sea with newfound companions, Bandungi experiences moments of friendship, loss, and growth, gradually discovering its purpose. As Bandungi travels with its friends, the ocean becomes more than just a place of survival—it becomes a space of shared memories and emotional healing. Along the way, Bandungi not only faces external threats but also confronts its own grief and longing. Rooted in Korean cultural heritage yet universal in emotion, the story explores themes of family, friendship, and the coexistence of nature and humanity. As Bandungi continues its journey with its companions, the memories they create together begin to shape a new meaning of life, unfolding across the ocean. A young whale, Bandungi, who loses its parents, overcomes grief through a journey across the ocean with new companions, growing into a guardian of the sea’s memories.