From Up On Poppy Hill
A high school love story in the year before the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics
as Japan begins to pick itself up from the devastation of World War II. A new
generation struggles to move towards a prosperous future whilst trying not to
lose the essence of their past. Capturing the beauty of Yokohama harbour, Umi
and Shun's budding romance develops as they join forces to save their high
school's ramshackle clubhouse from demolition.
From the Studio Ghibli Collection.
Critic Reviews:
- " Beautifully precise architectural sketches, endearingly warm
nostalgia, gentle teen romance and genuine intrigue. " –
Tara Brady
- " It … arrives with the vast reserves of patience, optimism and
artistry we've come to expect from this studio. " – Mike
McCahill
- " You don't watch a Studio Ghibli film so much as sink into it like a
hot spring, with groans of delight. " –
Robbie Collin