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1995 · 111 min · G

Whisper of the Heart

Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo · Animation, Drama, Family

Whisper of the Heart (1995) is a Animation film, directed by Yoshifumi Kondo set in Tokyo during the 1990s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of coming of age and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Yuji Nomi
Cinematography
Atsushi Okui
Cast
Yoko HonnaIssey TakahashiTakashi TachibanaShigeru MuroiMinami TakayamaMayumi IzukaYorie YamashitaKeiju Kobayashi

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Tokyo
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeLove & Longing
Tone
CozyNostalgicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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