The Wind Rises
Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto
Jiro Horikoshi studies assiduously to fulfill his aim of becoming an aeronautical engineer. As WWII begins, fighter aircraft designed by him end up getting used by the Japanese Empire against its foes.
Why you'll love it
A historical drama that includes a touching love story, set against the backdrop of World War II.
The Garden of Words
Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano
On a rainy morning in Tokyo, 15-year-old Takao, an aspiring shoemaker, decides to skip class to sketch designs in a beautiful garden. This is where he meets Yukari, a beautiful yet mysterious woman. They strike an unlikely friends...
Why you'll love it
A short film about the connection between a teenage boy and an older woman, exploring complex emotions and romance.
5 Centimeters per Second
Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura
Told in three interconnected segments, Takaki tells the story of his life as cruel winters, cold technology, and finally, adult obligations and responsibility converge to test the delicate petals of love.
Why you'll love it
A film that deals with the realities of love and distance, and the impact of time on relationships.