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5 Centimeters per Second

5 Centimeters per Second

AnimationDramaRomance
2007, Movie, 1h 3min
Young love, missed connections, and unrequited feelings collide in a stunning romance from visionary director Makoto Shinkai. Told in three vignettes, 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND explores the joys and heartache of falling in love using the breathtaking visuals that define Shinkai’s work. Takaki yearns to spill his heart out for childhood crush Akari, but their families move away before any feelings can fully blossom. They stay in touch, but eventually drift apart with school and new friends to distract them. As the seasons pass, Takaki navigates his relationships while haunted by all the things he left unsaid with Akari, his first love.
Country: Japan
Director:
Makoto Shinkai
Cast:
Yuka Terasaki,
Kenji Mizuhashi,
Yuko Nakamura,
Ryou Naitou
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Makoto Shinkai
Director
Yuka Terasaki
As (voice)
Kenji Mizuhashi
As Takaki Tohno (voice)
Yuko Nakamura
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Ryou Naitou
As (voice)
Masami Iwasaki
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Risa Mizuno
As Kanae's Sister (voice)
Hiroshi Shimozaki
As (voice)

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A poignant and bittersweet tale of love, loss, and longing, 5 Centimeters per Second follows the interconnected lives of two childhood friends, Takaki and Akari, as they grow up and apart. Through three distinct episodes, the film explores the ephemeral nature of relationships, the fragility of human connection, and the power of memories to shape our identities. With beautiful animation and a delicate touch, the filmmaker captures the quiet moments that define our lives and the unspoken emotions that linger long after they've passed.

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You can stream 5 Centimeters per Second on: Apple TV Sky Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as 5 Centimeters per Second include The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Tokyo Godfathers, The King of Pigs, Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild, Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare", Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

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5 Centimeters per Second was released in theaters on March 14, 2011.

 

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