Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Children Who Chase Lost Voices

2011 · 116 min · JA · PG · 7.2 (821 votes)
Dir. Makoto Shinkai · Starring Hisako Kanemoto, Kazuhiko Inoue, Miyu Irino, Rina Hidaka, Fumiko Orikasa, Sumi Shimamoto · Music Tenmon

“A journey to say goodbye.”

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The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.

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This is a visually breathtaking journey that feels both grand and deeply personal. Expect a wondrous, melancholic experience, exploring profound themes of loss and the beauty of existence. The steady pace allows for emotional resonance amidst its epic scope, making it a poignant, reflective watch.

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