Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Year: 2020

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Taichi Ishidate

Echo Score: 88
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As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

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1

Daisy discovers the legend of Violet Evergarden

Daisy, Anne Magnolia's granddaughter, stumbles upon letters addressed to her grandmother, sparking curiosity about the legendary Violet Evergarden. The discovery hints at a woman who wrote heartfelt letters on behalf of others and influenced many lives. She resolves to visit the remote island to learn the truth behind the legend.

present day
2

Violet receives Yuris's request to write letters

More than fifty years ago, Violet receives a request from a terminally ill boy named Yuris to write letters for his family. She agrees to take on the task, setting in motion a long correspondence that will shape her future. The boy's plea becomes the catalyst for Violet's life’s work.

more than 50 years ago hospital
3

Claudia Hodgins tracks the letter to Gilbert

Claudia Hodgins finds a mail with a vague address and recognizes the handwriting as Gilbert Bougainvillea's, whom they believed dead. He decides to trace the letter's origin and brings Violet with him to the remote island of Ekarte. The search sets the stage for Violet's confrontation with her past.

soon after Yuris's request (decades ago)
4

Arrival on Ekarte Island: Gilbert alive but scarred

Claudia and Violet reach the remote island of Ekarte and discover Gilbert Bougainvillea is alive, but he has lost his right eye and his right arm. He refuses to meet Violet, blaming himself for the misery she endured because of him. Violet attempts to reach him, but his resistance triggers an emotional breakdown in her.

early in their stay Ekarte Island
5

Guilt and rejection strain their relationship

Gilbert's insistence on not seeing Violet deepens her ache and tests her resolve. The absence of his presence and his sense of guilt causes Violet to question her purpose on the island. The moment marks a turning point in their long, unspoken bond.

early stay Ekarte Island
6

Storm traps them; Yuris's condition worsens

A storm makes sailing impossible, delaying their departure from the island. A telegraph arrives, informing Violet that Yuris's condition has worsened, intensifying the urgency of her mission. The island becomes a stage for intertwined fates of Violet and Yuris's family.

during the storm Ekarte Island
7

Violet's final task; Iris substitutes

With departure blocked, Violet assigns a final task to write a letter for Yuris's friend Lucas, and Iris Cannary steps in to help. Benedict Blue brings Iris to the hospital, where Yuris can only communicate through a telephone to deliver his last message. The event marks a bittersweet turning point as time runs out.

late in the stay hospital on Ekarte Island
8

Yuris dies; letters read by his parents

After Yuris dies, his parents take turns reading the letters he requested Violet to write. The letters become a living archive of his wishes and the family's memory. The moment underscores Violet's quiet impact on a family's life.

immediately after death hospital on Ekarte Island
9

Violet writes a final letter to Gilbert

Before leaving the island, Violet pens a final letter to Gilbert, expressing her feelings and acknowledging the bond that has endured despite years apart. Dietfried's support reinforces the sense of a hopeful future. The act marks an ending of their separate lives on the island.

end of Violet's stay Ekarte Island
10

Gilbert chases Violet; reunion on the ship

As Violet boards a ship leaving the island, Gilbert finally catches up to her, confessing his love and promising to stand by her side. Their embrace signals a new beginning, beyond guilt and distance. Violet's decision to move forward hinges on this confession.

as Violet departs on board the ship leaving Ekarte Island
11

Violet resigns from CH Postal Company

Back on solid ground, Violet decides to resign from the CH Postal Company to live with Gilbert on the island. The change marks a complete break from her former vocation and a commitment to a quieter life. The island holds the place of their new life together.

after their reunion CH Postal Company; Ekarte Island
12

Present-day: Daisy learns Violet's history

In the present, Daisy visits the island to learn from locals about Violet's history and how it touched their lives. She writes a letter to her parents, connecting her own family with Violet's legacy. The island's memory becomes a bridge between generations.

present day Ekarte Island (present day)

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:07

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