The Garden of Words (2013)
Movie 46m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night
Released in 2013, The Garden of Words is an animation, drama and romance movie. It is directed by Makoto Shinkai. The cast includes Yuka Terasaki, Miyu Irino and Kana Hanazawa. The running time is 46m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
75Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.
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Cast & crew
- Makoto ShinkaiDirector
- Yuka Terasakias Takao's Brother's Girlfriend (voice)
- Miyu Irinoas Takao Akizuki (voice)
- Kana Hanazawaas Yukari Yukino (voice)
- Fumi Hiranoas Takao's Mother (voice)
- Takeshi Maedaas Takao's Brother (voice)
- Takanori Hoshinoas Teacher Itou (voice)
- Suguru Inoueas Matsumoto (voice)
- Megumi Hanas Satou (voice)
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Questions about The Garden of Words
- What genre is The Garden of Words?
- The Garden of Words is categorised as Animation, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Garden of Words?
- Yuka Terasaki, Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano, Takeshi Maeda appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Garden of Words?
- Makoto Shinkai directed The Garden of Words.
- How long is The Garden of Words?
- The Garden of Words runs for 46m (46 minutes).
- Is The Garden of Words worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Garden of Words?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
