The Place Promised in Our Early Days
“Against all odds, a promise will be kept.”
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In a post-war alternative timeline, Japan is divided into the North, controlled by the Union, and the South, controlled by the United States. A mysterious high tower rises within the borders of the Union. Three high school students promise to cross the border with a self-built airplane and unravel the secret of the tower.
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A deeply emotional journey through a fractured world, blending youthful dreams with the weight of adult responsibilities. It's a visually stunning, bittersweet exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of a shared promise against a backdrop of political tension.
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