Abels Island (1988)

One summer afternoon in 1907 Abel and his wife both mice are picnicking when they become separated during a violent rainstorm After flying some distance Abel discovers himself alone on a river island unable to swim due to the powerful current Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means flying on a leaf rowing a crudely fashioned boat etc Meanwhile he tries to create a normal life of sorts even learning to enjoy a new hobby sculpture Still Abels goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city