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7.3
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Cast & Crew

Tatsuya Nakadai
As Older Junpei Senou (voice)
Yukie Nakama
As Sawako (voice)
Yusuke Santamaria
As Hideo (voice)
Kaoru Yachigusa
As Older Sawako (voice)
Masachika Ichimura
As Tatsuo Senou (voice)
Hiroshi Inuzuka
As Chief (voice)

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Giovanni's Island is a heartwarming animated film that tells the story of two young brothers, Junpei and Kanta, who live on a small island in Japan during the aftermath of World War II. After the Soviet Union occupies the island, the brothers are forced to adapt to a new reality, where they must share their school and homes with Soviet soldiers and their families. Despite the initial tension between the two cultures, the children from both sides gradually form friendships and learn to appreciate each other's customs. The film beautifully depicts the power of endurance, compassion, and friendship in the face of adversity, showing how people can come together and find common ground even in the midst of conflict. Through its unique animation style and touching story, Giovanni's Island delivers a timeless message about the importance of human connection and the ability to overcome differences.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Giovanni's Island include Loving Vincent, Tatsumi, Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles, Siva-I, The Tragedy of Man, Miss Hokusai.

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Giovanni's Island was released in theaters on March 22, 2014.