5 Centimeters per Second facts for kids
5 Centimeters per Second (Japanese: 秒速5センチメートル, Hepburn: Byōsoku Go Senchimētoru) is a 2007 anime film from Japan. It was made by a famous director named Makoto Shinkai. The movie tells a story in three parts: "Cherry Blossom", "Cosmonaut", and "5 Centimeters per Second". It is about 65 minutes long.
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About the Movie
This film is a beautiful story about two friends, Takaki and Akari. They are very close when they are young, but life's changes and distances start to pull them apart. The movie shows how they grow up and how their feelings change over many years. It explores themes of distance, time, and how people stay connected, or sometimes drift apart.
The Story
The story of 5 Centimeters per Second happens in Japan between the early 1990s and 2008. It follows Takaki Tono as he moves through different stages of his life.
Part 1: Cherry Blossom
This part shows Takaki and Akari as young students. They are best friends and spend a lot of time together. When Akari has to move far away, they try to keep their friendship strong through letters. Takaki decides to travel a long distance to see her one last time before they go to different middle schools. This part is about their strong bond and the sadness of saying goodbye.
Part 2: Cosmonaut
In this part, Takaki is in high school. He has moved to a new place and is still thinking about Akari. A girl named Kanae Sumida likes Takaki, but she can tell his mind is often somewhere else. This section shows how Takaki is still holding onto the past and how it affects his present. It also shows the beauty of everyday life in a small town.
Part 3: 5 Centimeters per Second
The final part takes place years later when Takaki is an adult working in Tokyo. He is still thinking about Akari and their past. This part looks at how time passes and how people's lives can go in different directions. It makes you think about memories and what it means to move on. The title "5 Centimeters per Second" refers to the speed at which cherry blossom petals fall, which is a symbol of how things slowly drift apart.
Who Made It?
The film was created by Makoto Shinkai, who is known for making movies with amazing visuals and deep, emotional stories. He often focuses on themes of distance, love, and everyday life in his films. He wrote, directed, and edited 5 Centimeters per Second.
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