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5 Centimeters Per Second
A chain of short stories about the distance between a young man named Takaki and his love through his life as cruel winters, cold technology, and finally, adult obligations and responsibility converge to test the delicate petals of love.
13 May 1956, Portland, Oregon, USA
2 April 1982, Saitama, Japan
February 26, 1969 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
29 January 1966, Fort Irwin, California, USA
December 3, 1973 in San Antonio, Texas, USA
October 05, 2007
As poet of heartbreak, Shinkai could be accused of treacly mush (the voice-overs are a bit florid, and the saccharine piano score doesn't help), but he's got a delicate touch with sentiment that will have receptive viewers reaching for a Kleenex.
March 07, 2008
exquisite, light-drenched tone poem

