Only Yesterday

1991, Movie, 1h 59min

In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.

Country: Japan

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7.6

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7.5

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Critic Helen O'Hara

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Beautifully shot and played, this is a touching drama with a sprinkle of magic.

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Critic Marc Savlov

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... a little-seen gem in the crown of Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Patrick Sølberg

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...er så subtil i sine armbevægelser, at det først er i dagene efter, filmen er slut, at man virkelig forstår dens potentiale.

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Critic Lauge Hendriksen

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...en eftertænksom fortælling om at vokse op og gå igennem livets faser.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Michael Thomsen

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God film om minder og forskel på by og land, ung og gammel.

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Critic Jens Steinicke Kjær

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Overdrivelse fremmer forståelsen, men det er faktisk filmens fine sans for små detaljer, der får universet til at fremstå realistisk og levende.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

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In this animated drama, a 27-year-old woman named Taeko embarks on a journey to the countryside to help with the safflower harvest and escape her mundane life in Tokyo. As she travels, she reflects on her childhood memories and struggles with adult issues of career and love. Through her experiences, Taeko begins to realize what truly matters to her and makes a life-changing decision. With stunning animation and a poignant story, Only Yesterday is a heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and growth.

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You can stream Only Yesterday on: Netflix

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