Byôsoku 5 senchimêtoru

"At what speed must I live to see you again?"

Mar 3 2007 TV-PG 1h 3m
Animation, Drama, Family

Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.

Plot

Takaki and Akari are two classmates in elementary school. During their time together they have become close friends. Their relationship is tested when Akari moves to another city because of her parents' jobs. Both of them struggle to keep their friendship alive, as time and distance slowly pulls them apart. When Takaki finds out that he is moving further away, he decides to visit Akari one last time.

Written by

Makoto Shinkai

Directed by

Makoto Shinkai

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

CoMix Wave Films

Languages

Awards

1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
69,013
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA