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Giovanni's Island

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7.5/10 • 100

2014-02-221h 42m

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In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.

Directors
Mizuho Nishikubo
Editors
Junichi Uematsu

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Kota Yokoyama

    Kota Yokoyama

    Junpei Senou (voice)

  2. Junya Taniai

    Junya Taniai

    Kanta Senou (voice)

  3. Polina Ilyushenko

    Polina Ilyushenko

    Tanya (voice)

  4. Masachika Ichimura

    Masachika Ichimura

    Tatsuo Senou (voice)

  5. Yukie Nakama

    Yukie Nakama

    Sawako (voice)

  6. Kanako Yanagihara

    Kanako Yanagihara

    Micchan (voice)

  7. Yusuke Santamaria

    Yusuke Santamaria

    Hideo (voice)

  8. Saburo Kitajima

    Saburo Kitajima

    Genzou Senou (voice)

  9. Tatsuya Nakadai

    Tatsuya Nakadai

    Older Junpei Senou (voice)

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Reno

Sep 24, 2015

6.5/10

The consequence of the WWII on the two Japanese children.
The latest Japanese anime, based on the fictional account. Following the Japan's surrender during the World War II, the narration concentrates how the people are affected by the consequences of the war. The movie opens with the two elderly people heading towards their childhood village, recalling their memories. The entire movie was from the children's perspective of what they have seen. The story of two young boys living in a remote island of the Japan. Who are obsessed with the toy trains and hopes see them in real one day. When Soviet invades the island and forced to live under their rule with coexist. The life remains unaffected, the children go to the school as usual, where these two boys meet the young Russian blonde girl and befriends. What comes after is the struggle that becomes a lot tougher by the days come and surviving becomes challenging. It was not a top notch anime as I was expecting, but had a decent storyline and the characters. Still, it was a traditional presentation and so pleasant to watch. Somewhat it reminds the 'Grave of the Fireflies', but comparable with that, it was only the less emotionally appealing. The end really got me, I felt the depth. The strong conclusion was the movie's strength, otherwise I would have not liked the flick this much. Yet, I am not sure whether everybody going to like it or not, but still I suggest it only if you're convinced by other than my review too. 6½/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
dancingfriendshipislandloss of loved onelanguage barriertragedydisasterpost waranime