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Giovanni's Island
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Giovanni's Island

2014 · 102 min Animation Drama History
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Mizuho Nishikubo

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Masachika Ichimura

Masachika Ichimura

Tatsuo Senou (voice)

Yukie Nakama

Yukie Nakama

Sawako (voice)

Kanako Yanagihara

Kanako Yanagihara

Micchan (voice)

Yusuke Santamaria

Yusuke Santamaria

Hideo (voice)

Kota Yokoyama

Kota Yokoyama

Junpei Senou (voice)

Junya Taniai

Junya Taniai

Kanta Senou (voice)

Saburo Kitajima

Saburo Kitajima

Genzou Senou (voice)

Hiroshi Inuzuka

Hiroshi Inuzuka

Chief (voice)

Kaoru Yachigusa

Kaoru Yachigusa

Older Sawako (voice)

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Older Junpei Senou (voice)

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