The Place Promised in Our Early Days
6.6/10
Rating
90 min
Runtime
2004
Release Year
Makoto Shinkai
Director
Cast
Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Hagiwara, Yuuka Nanri, Unsho Ishizuka, Kazuhiko Inoue
Quick Synopsis
Set in an alternate post-war Japan divided into two regions— the North under Union control and the South governed by the United States— the story follows three high school friends who become fascinated by a strange, tall tower located in the Union territory. Determined to discover the tower's secrets, they build their own airplane and plan a risky journey across the border, hoping to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic structure.
Detailed Synopsis of The Place Promised in Our Early Days
In a post-war alternative timeline, Japan is divided into the North, controlled by the Union, and the South, controlled by the United States. A mysterious high tower rises within the borders of the Union. Three high school students promise to cross the border with a self-built airplane and unravel the secret of the tower.
