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Don’t miss Japan’s #1 film of 2016! Experience the beauty, passion, and fantastical story of Makoto Shinkai’s (Voices of a Distant Star) latest masterpiece. IN SELECT THEATERS BEGINNING APRIL 7, 2017
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From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls.
The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet, somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint.
When a dazzling comet lights up the night’s sky, it dawns on them. They want something more from this connection—a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. Tugging at the string of fate, they try to find a way to each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars?
About the Director, Makoto Shinkai
In 2002, Makoto Shinkai debuted his first film, Voices of a Distant Star, which was a true labor of love. Having created nearly every aspect of the movie himself, Shinkai’s first film sent shockwaves through the anime world for its expression and impressive world view. For the next eleven years he continued to produce masterpieces and in 2013 scored a hit with The Garden of Words which grossed over a million dollars on a limited release. From directing, to writing, and all the way to color design, Shinkai puts his all in every piece of his films. The moment you see his work, you know it is exclusively Shinkai.
Languages
Presented with English audio or English subtitles.
Runtime
106 minutes
Cast & Staff
Taki Tachibana
Japanese: Ryunosuke Kamiki
English: Michael Sinterniklaas
Mitsuha Miyamizu
Japanese: Mone Kamishiraishi
English: Stephanie Sheh
Miki Okudera
Japanese: Masami Nagasawa
English: Laura Post
Yotsuha Miyamizu
Japanese: Kanon Tani
English: Catie Harvey
Hitoha Miyamizu
Japanese: Etsuko Ichihara
English: Glyins Ellis
Sayaka Natori
Japanese: Aoi Yuki
English: Cassandra Morris
Katsuhiko Teshigawara
Japanese: Ryo Narita
English: Kyle Hebert
Tsukasa Fuji
Japanese: Nobunaga Shimazaki
English: Ben Pronsky
Shinta Takagi
Japanese: Kaito Ishikawa
English: Ray Chase
Toshiki Miyamizu
Japanese: Masaki Terasoma
English: Scott Williams
Futaha Miyamizu
Japanese: Sayaka Ohara
English: Michelle Ruff
Yukari Yukino
Japanese: Kana Hanazawa
English: Katy Vaughn
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Reviews
“this vividly realized and emotionally satisfying feature ought to make Shinkai a household name”
Variety
“Makoto Shinkai could be the next big name in anime… a blend of gorgeous, realistic detail and emotionally grounded fantasy”
Japan Times
“The story soars majestically across the screen via breathtaking animation and is even more epic and grandiose than some of Ghibli genius Hayao Miyazaki’s features.”
HeyUGuys
“Hailing Makoto Shinkai as the new Hayao Miyazaki has been en vogue for a while. It’s easy to see why… Only Makoto Shinkai could have made this movie, and his voice is in no need of any comparative labels.”
AnimeNewsNetwork
