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The poster shows a young woman holding two children, both with tails and wolf ears standing in a grassy field on a cloudy day with the sun coming out. At the top is the film's title, written in Japanese white letters and the tagline, written in blue letters. At the poster's bottom is the film's release date and production credits.

Wolf Children

Wow, what a great movie! After watching Wolf Children, I want to raise kids of my own. After watching Wolf Children, I want to live a less luxurious city life and work the land in the country.

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Only Yesterday

I saw this movie when I was 27 -- the same age as Taeko. Would a trip to countryside help ME get in touch with my inner self? What a beautiful reflection on life and growing up.

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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

I love this retelling of a classic Japanese folk tale. There is a short scene in the middle that might be the best animated anything I've ever seen.


Miss Hokusai

A movie where the surreal barely pierces the ordinary; visible only to those who dedicate themselves to seeing it.


Millenium Actress

At what point do our memories take on a life of their own? When we tell stories -- we do not simply retell history. We may lose ourselves in them.


The Wind Rizes

This movie helped me to become a better engineer and helped me feel more curious about how to live a satisfying life.


The Girl Who Leapt Through Time


The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

What a freakin' fun watch. And it ends with a profound slam in the feels for single me.


Mind Game

I saw this movie when I was in high school and it blew my mind. It contributed inspiration to me wanting to be a creative person.


Shoplifters

What a touching movie. Watching this reminded me why I like film