In This Corner of the World

PG-13United States rating20162h 10mAnimation, Drama, War
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PG-13 US
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This animated drama follows a young woman named Suzu as she navigates life in a coastal Japanese town during World War II. The story focuses on her daily life, her marriage, and her efforts to maintain a sense of beauty and hope while facing the hardships of wartime. It is a grounded look at how people find strength in their relationships and community during difficult times.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Intense
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes of daily life and slow character moments with a gentle and contemplative atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe threat of air raids and the sounds of war in the port city.
  • Approx.ScaryA bomb detonates nearby, causing physical injury and the loss of a child.
  • Approx.IntenseThe visual of a massive mushroom cloud and the aftermath of the atomic bomb.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Suzu find ways to keep things beautiful even when life was very hard?
  2. 2What did the characters do to support each other when they were going through difficult times?
  3. 3How do you think the characters' lives changed after the war ended?

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