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The Garden of Words
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The Garden of Words

2013 · 46 min Animation Drama Romance
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Makoto Shinkai

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

Takao Akizuki (voice)

Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa

Yukari Yukino (voice)

Fumi Hirano

Fumi Hirano

Takao's Mother (voice)

Takeshi Maeda

Takeshi Maeda

Takao's Brother (voice)

Yuka Terasaki

Yuka Terasaki

Takao's Brother's Girlfriend (voice)

Takanori Hoshino

Takanori Hoshino

Teacher Itou (voice)

Suguru Inoue

Suguru Inoue

Matsumoto (voice)

Megumi Han

Megumi Han

Satou (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Mikako Komatsu

Aizawa (voice)

Yuki Hayashi

Yuki Hayashi

Moriyama (voice)

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