Animation,Adventure,Drama,Romance,Science Fiction
Japan
The Place Promised in Our Early Days is a Japanese animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. Set in an alternate post-war timeline, the story revolves around three high school students, Hiroki Fujisawa, Takuya Shirakawa, and Sayuri Sawatari. They live in the divided Japan, where the North is under the control of the Union, while the South is controlled by the United States.
The three friends built a small aircraft secretly and would often take trips above the clouds, fantasizing about what might be beyond the distant mountains. However, their plan to cross the border between North and South to uncover the mystery behind a towering structure visible in the Northern territory is not easy. Despite the warnings from others, the three promise to cross the border with their self-built plane and explore the secrets of the high tower.
Their determination to uncover the truth leads them into a series of events that put their friendship and life at risk. Meanwhile, amidst the chaos, Sayuri mysteriously vanishes, and Hiroki and Takuya are left to wonder if they will be brave enough to follow through with the promise they made.
The Place Promised in Our Early Days is a story of friendship, love, and the courage to pursue one's dreams and uncover the truth behind the mysterious high tower. The movie was critically acclaimed for its unique visual style, music, and storyline, which earned it a spot on the list of must-watch anime films.
