5 Centimeters per Second

 - Japanese Animation MovieThis dramatic Japanese animation movie "5 Centimeters Per Second" is not one agglutinate movie, but instead a collection of three segments describing the life and growth of Tono Takaki from elementary school, to high school, to the workforce.

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Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Starring: Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura, Ayaka Onoue, Risa Mizuno
Alternative title: 5cm per Second
Japanese title: 秒速5センチメートル
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 3 March 2007 (Japan)
Runtime: 63 min
Official Site: http://5cm.yahoo.co.jp/

Plot Summary:
"5 Centimeters per Second" tells the tale of Tono Takaki and Shinohara Akari, who were inseparable friends during their time together in elementary school. But gradually the distance between them grew because of Akari moves to another city because of her parents' jobs. Both of them try hard to maintain their friendship alive, as time and distance slowly pulls them apart. Later, Takaki decides to pay a visit to Akari, and sets out on the road that leads to his old friend. This is the story of Takaki and Akari as told in three segments: From the perspective of both friends, as well as the vantage point of those they both meet along the way.

"5 Centimeters per Second" Review:
"5 Centimeters Per Second" is beautiful and wonderful Japanese animation movie that is thoroughly enjoyable to watch, only about 1 hour long. This movie is about the pain of never being able to get to the person you care about the most and being able to tell them how you feel. Even though you say it, sometimes the time you spend apart makes you isolated and confused. The music and animation effectively complement the story, and this movie resembles some of the best romances.

Imdb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0983213/

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDBH4xCE9ys