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The place promised in our early days, Kumo no Muko, Yakusoku no Basho, original story, screenplay and director ; Makoto Shinkai

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The place promised in our early days, Kumo no Muko, Yakusoku no Basho, original story, screenplay and director ; Makoto Shinkai

Language

jpn

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated; recommended for ages 13 and up

Main title

The place promised in our early days

Oclc number

61206154

Responsibility statement

original story, screenplay and director ; Makoto Shinkai

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Sub title

Kumo no Muko, Yakusoku no Basho

Summary

In this alternate world, Japan is divided after World War II: Hokkaido, renamed "Ezo, " belongs to "the Union; " the rest of the archipelago is an American dependency. Ezo is dominated by the Union Tower, a seemingly topless needle. Middle school students Hiroki and Takuya dream of visiting the Tower, and start building an airplane. They're joined by Sayuri, who nurtures a crush on Hiroki. As the characters move into high school, Sayuri falls into a coma. Hiroki and Takuya learn that her dreams are linked to the Tower and to experiments in contacting parallel universes

Target audience

adolescent

Technique

live action

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Kumo no Muko, Yakusoku no Basho

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