This is one of the few Studio Ghibli Films I haven't seen yet and you can see elements of many of their other films in it, from 'Porco Rosso' (on the clock), to 'Castle in the Sky,' to, I'm sure, plenty more.
At the same time, it shows life in Japan in an entirely unglamorous way, a family living in cramped quarters, the school system, teenage life, etc. It reminded me of 'the Girl that leapt through time' in that respect, another anime film that is definitely worth watching.
Rating: Good
Ah yes, and expect to hear the song Country Road over and over again, except in sung Japanese. It grows on you…
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