In This Corner of the World
18-year-old Urano Suzu marries Hojo Shusaku and moves from Eba City to Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture in the middle of the Pacific War. As Japan slides into a war it cannot get out of, the townspeople go on with their “ordinary” lives. Supplies are short, and family and friends get sent to the battlefield. Suzu and the Hojo family battle such anxieties as they try to live positively.
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Plot Summary
In 1930s Japan, a young woman named Suzu moves to the city of Kure to marry her childhood friend, Shusaku. Despite the growing hardships of World War II, Suzu finds joy in her new life and her talent for drawing. She uses her artistic skills to help her family and the community, even as the war brings destruction and loss to their doorstep.
Critical Reception
The film received widespread critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling, beautiful animation, and sensitive portrayal of wartime life. Critics lauded its ability to balance the mundane details of daily existence with the devastating impact of war, offering a unique perspective on historical events.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its stunning and detailed animation.
- Appreciated for its deeply emotional and humanistic portrayal of ordinary lives amidst wartime.
- Commended for its unique perspective on historical events, focusing on resilience and everyday experiences.
Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's beautiful animation and its heartfelt depiction of everyday life during wartime. Many highlighted its ability to evoke strong emotions and its powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Audience Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a manga of the same name by Fumiyo Kouno, which was also critically acclaimed for its realistic depiction of life during wartime.
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