5 Centimeters per Second
This animated drama follows a young boy as he navigates different stages of his life and the memories of a close childhood friend. The story explores how people grow apart over time and the ways we hold onto the past. It is a quiet, reflective film about the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
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This animated drama follows a young boy as he navigates different stages of his life and the memories of a close childhood friend. The story explores how people grow apart over time and the ways we hold onto the past. It is a quiet, reflective film about the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Calm
- The film features very long lingering shots and a slow contemplative atmosphere with minimal cutting. Estimated
Scary moments
No scary moments flagged.
Talk about it after
- 1How do you think the characters felt about the changes that happened as they got older?
- 2Why do you think it is sometimes hard to let go of memories from when we were younger?
- 3How did the characters show their feelings for each other without using many words?
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