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この世界の片隅に

  • Animation
  • Drama
  • War
  • History
Confirmed2016-11-127.97.9Trakt

Japan, 1943, during World War II. Young Suzu leaves her village near Hiroshima to marry and live with her in-laws in Kure, a military harbor. Her creativity to overcome deprivation quickly makes her indispensable at home. Inhabited by an ancestral wisdom, Suzu impregnates the simple gestures of everyday life with poetry and beauty. The many hardships, the loss of loved ones, the frequent air raids of the enemy, nothing alters her enthusiasm…

In This Corner of the World is an acclaimed Japanese animated drama that follows a young woman navigating life in wartime Japan during World War II. Released in 2016, this poignant film depicts Suzu's resilience and creativity as she builds a life in a military harbor town near Hiroshima, finding beauty and meaning amid the hardships of war.

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YouTube · 2016-09-22
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When was In This Corner of the World released?

The film was released on November 12, 2016.

What is the film about?

Set in Japan during World War II, the story follows Suzu, a young woman who moves to Kure to marry into her husband's family. Despite air raids, loss, and deprivation, she uses her creativity and inner wisdom to bring beauty to everyday life.

Is In This Corner of the World based on a true story?

The film is adapted from a manga series and, while fictional, is set against the historical backdrop of wartime Japan in the 1940s.

Where can I watch In This Corner of the World?

As a theatrical film released in 2016, it is available on various streaming platforms and home video formats; availability varies by region and service.

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