Only Yesterday

Year: 1991

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Isao Takahata

DramaRomanceAnimationEmotional and captivating fantasy storytellingTouching and sentimental family stories

She sets out on a solitary trip, using the journey as a catalyst for introspection. Through lyrical shifts between present moments and vivid memories, Taeko reflects on the trajectory of her life, questioning whether she has remained faithful to the aspirations she held as a child.

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