Synopsis
Taeko Okajima is a typical "office lady" in a big company in a big city. When she takes a sabbatical to the countryside in Yamagata Prefecture, the hometown of her brother-in-law, the journey recalled her memory of her 5th grade year. During her stay in Yamagata, she works hard and happily as a farmer and is surrounded by friendly relatives and villagers, bringing up more memories. Their hospitality makes her to reconsider her choice of life.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Cast & voice actors
Taeko Okajima
MAIN
Voice: Youko Honna, Miki Imai
Toshio
MAIN
Voice: Toshirou Yanagiba
Shuuji Hirota
SUPPORTING
Voice: Yuuki Masuda
Tsuneko Tani
SUPPORTING
Voice: Mayumi Iizuka
Nanako Okajima
SUPPORTING
Voice: Yorie Yamashita
Taeko's Mother
SUPPORTING
Voice: Michie Terada
Yaeko Okajima
SUPPORTING
Voice: Yuki Minowa
Taeko no Chichi
SUPPORTING
Voice: Masahiro Itou
Abe
SUPPORTING
Voice: Hirozumi Sato
Aiko
SUPPORTING
Voice: Mei Oshitani
Taeko no Sobo
SUPPORTING
Voice: Chie Kitagawa
Toko
SUPPORTING
Voice: Megumi Komine
AniList community reviews
There've been a lot of Ghibli movies about children growing up, but this might be the only one about adults growing up.
By TheRealKyuubey · Score 80/100
Read full review on AniList →Fantastic Film - Ghibli's Best
By Eletrust · Score 100/100
Read full review on AniList →A heartfelt ode to nostalgia and how our past molds our present.
By LaserRaptor · Score 100/100
Read full review on AniList →It exceptionally represents the raw emotion felt in life’s most uncomfortable and awkward situations.
By bboyoatsnrice · Score 100/100
Read full review on AniList →"Las larvas tienen que cambiar para convertirse en mariposas. Yo no quería cambiar... "
By SasuX · Score 95/100
Read full review on AniList →Another chill movie from Ghibli, but it's easier for the 'grown-ups' to enjoy.
By Hirobrinslayer · Score 85/100
Read full review on AniList →A journey between the past and the present.
By lknkira · Score 80/100
Read full review on AniList →An understated, introspective piece of life drama that feels so real it could be mistaken for an autobiography.
By kekekeKaj · Score 80/100
Read full review on AniList →Only Yesterday is a slice of life film rooted in reflection and nostalgia that is realistic in its portrayal.
By FestivalsOfComf · Score 70/100
Read full review on AniList →Studio Ghibli's take on adult decision-making
By linajthol · Score 60/100
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