The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

2006 · 98 min · JA · NR · 7.8 (2,332 votes)

Dir. Mamoru Hosoda · Starring Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi, Mitsuki Tanimura, Yuki Sekido · Music Kiyoshi Yoshida

“There is a future that we can't wait for.”

FantasyAnimationDramaScience Fiction

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

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This film feels like a warm, sun-drenched memory of youth, tinged with the bittersweet ache of fleeting moments. It's a charming, reflective journey through the whimsical chaos of adolescence, where everyday moments gain profound significance. A heartfelt exploration of friendship, first love, and the delicate dance of time itself.

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