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5 Centimeters per Second

8.1/10

Rating

121 min

Runtime

2025

Release Year

Yoshiyuki Okuyama

Director

Cast

Hokuto Matsumura, Mitsuki Takahata, Yuzu Aoki, Nana Mori, Mai Kiryu

Quick Synopsis

In the spring of 1991, Takaki and Akari meet as elementary school classmates and develop a close friendship, continuing to exchange letters even after Akari moves to a different town. They promise each other that they will meet again someday. By 2008, both have grown up and are living separate lives, their paths no longer crossing. Despite the distance and the years, they hold on to the memories of their time together and the hope of fulfilling their promise. Their shared words and feelings remain with them quietly, bridging the gap created by time and separation. This story explores the delicate nature of a long-awaited reunion with someone deeply important.

Detailed Synopsis of 5 Centimeters per Second

Spring 1991. Takaki and Akari meet in elementary school and continue to exchange letters even after she moves away. They make a final promise to each other to meet again. It is now 2008. They live their respective lives, paths never crossing. Enduring memories and a premonition of that promised day. Even now, their words from that day drift quietly, transcending time and distance. An ephemeral story of a promised reunion with someone precious.

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