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The Garden of Words

2013 · Makoto Shinkai · Animation Drama · 0h 46m · PG-13
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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.

Directed by Makoto Shinkai

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🌍 Original title: “言の葉の庭”.

🎬 A Japan production.

🏆 2 wins & 2 nominations total.

🤝 One of 4 films pairing Makoto Shinkai with Kana Hanazawa.

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