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Only Yesterday streaming

Original title: おもひでぽろぽろ

1991 Movie Japan Drama, Romance, Animation 119 min FSK 0

By: Isao Takahata With: Toshirô Yanagiba, Toshiro Yanagiba, Yuuki Masuda, Miki Imai, Chie Kitagawa

On a trip to the countryside to pick safflowers, a young Japanese woman recalls her life when she was ten years old.

Filmium rating

76%

Mood

Introspective

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reflective

Wistful

Cast & Crew

Isao Takahata

Hotaru Okamoto

Yuuko Tone

Miki Imai

Mayumi Iizuka

Yuuki Masuda

Chie Kitagawa

Yoko Honna

Masahiro Itou

Toshirô Yanagiba

Toshiro Yanagiba

Daisy Ridley (Voice)

Dev Patel (Voice)

Hayao Miyazaki

Isao Takahata (Director)

Studio Ghibli

Adaptation

Based On Hotaru Okamoto'S Work

Manga Adaptation

Budget

High-Budget

High-Quality Animation

Quality Animation

Studio Ghibli

Studio Production

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Hand-Drawn Animation

Realistic Animation

Subtle Contrast Animation

Voice Recording Before Animation

Narrative Structure

Dual Timeline

Episodic

Flashback

Flashbacks

Frame Narrative

Non-Linear

Pace

Episodic

Gentle

Lyrical

Measured

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Bulgarian Folklore

Cultural

Folk

Folk Music

Hungarian Dance

Melodic

Romanian Folk Songs

Style

Animated

Cultural Soundtrack

Lyrical

Realistic

Realistic Facial Expressions

Time-Period

1960S

1966

1980S

1982

Central Conflict

Nostalgia Vs. Adult Responsibilities

Romantic Interest

Self-Identity

Characters

Adult Woman

Childhood Self

Taeko Okajima

Toshio

Ending

Romantic Relationship

Self-Acceptance

Stay In Countryside

Historical Context

1960S Childhood

1980S Japan

Post-War Rural Life

Key Plot Points

Childhood Memories

Romance With Toshio

Rural Visit

Self-Realization

Plot

Adult Self-Discovery

Coming-Of-Age

Nostalgia

Nostalgia For Childhood

Rural Countryside

Self-Discovery

Setting

Mountain Scenery

Rural Japan

Tokyo

Yamagata

Shooting Location

Mount Zaō

Takase District

Yamagata

Theme

Identity

Nostalgia

Personal Growth

Rural Life

Self-Discovery

Genre

Animated

Animated Drama

Coming-Of-Age

Drama

Romantic Drama

Slice Of Life

Audiences

Adults

Animation Enthusiasts

Anime Fans

Japanese Culture Enthusiasts

Mature Audiences

Titles

Memories Of Teardrops

Memories of Yesterday

Minnesdroppar

Omoide Poro Poro

Omoide Poroporo

Only Yesterday

Pioggia di ricordi

Recuerdos del ayer

Souvenirs goutte à goutte

Tränen der Erinnerung - Only Yesterday

おもひでぽろぽろ

Awards

Highest-Grossing Japanese Film 1991

Box Office Success

Box Office Hit

Domestic Success

Critical Reception

High Ratings

Positive Reviews

Universal Acclaim

Popularity

Cult Following

International Praise

Ratings

Metacritic 90

Rotten Tomatoes 100%

Reception

100% Rotten Tomatoes

Audience Reception

Award-Winning

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Production Countries

Japan

Release Year

1991

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