Only Yesterday

PGUnited States rating19911h 59mAnimation, Drama, Romance
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PG US
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A woman traveling by train to the countryside finds herself reflecting on her childhood memories while helping with a harvest. The story moves between her present life and her past as a schoolgirl, exploring how her younger self shaped the person she is today. It is a quiet and thoughtful film about finding where you belong.

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None
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Calm
The film features long lingering shots and a slow contemplative atmosphere with very little rapid movement. Estimated

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  1. 1How did the main character's memories from when she was a child help her make a decision in the present?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important to remember where we came from as we grow older?
  3. 3What parts of your childhood do you think will stay with you when you are an adult?

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