This is an utterly beguiling classic: delicate, charming and tender, an animation that draws on the “family movie” tradition of Japan’s classic live-action cinema.
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Only Yesterday
Omoide Poroporo · 1991
An unmarried Tokyo woman rediscovers herself in nature.
Synopsis
Directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli, this gentle, realistic drama follows twenty-seven-year-old Taeko Okajima, an unmarried Tokyo office clerk who takes a summer vacation to rural Yamagata to harvest safflowers on a relative's farm. As the quiet rhythms of the countryside wash over her, Taeko finds herself flooded with nostalgic memories of her fifth-grade childhood in 1966. Remembering her youthful struggles with fractions, awkward first romances, and strict domestic expectations, Taeko forms a warm friendship with Toshio, a thoughtful young organic farmer who shares her deep appreciation for rural heritage.
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In-Between Animation9
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You know, it's really nice to finally be able to review something good.
Read full reviewOnly Yesterday has become a personal favorite, and this complex, nuanced film is a salve for folks burned out on today's endless torrent of fan service and vacuous content. Those who prefer faster-paced films or can not relate to straight character pieces may want to avoid this, though frankly, you're missing out.
Read full review2014's U.S. release of Isao Takahata's amazing animated swan song "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya" was a gift and a miracle in and of itself.
Read full reviewIt transcends its generic and cultural trappings to say something vitally basic
Read full reviewhushed, delicate, detail-oriented filmmaking of the highest quality
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