7.4
Only Yesterday
おもひでぽろぽろ
7.4
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Synopsis
Taeko Okajima is a 27-year-old, independent woman who spent her entire life in Tokyo. Looking to unwind from the rush of the big city, she decides to visit her family in the country to help out during the harvest. On the train there, Taeko vividly recalls her memories as a schoolgirl in the initial stages of puberty, as if she is on a trip with her childhood self. A young farmer named Toshio picks her up at the station, and they quickly develop a friendship. During her stay, Taeko forms strong ...
Background
The film was remade as a musical by the Warabi-za Company, first performed in 2011, later in 2012 and 2015. It was presented in a tour around Japan.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13++
mild
Sexual contentSchoolgirls discuss menstruation and puberty in a frank but non-graphic way; one scene shows a girl buying pads for the first time.
mild
Disturbing themesEmotional weight around parental divorce, family pressure, unfulfilled childhood dreams, and the melancholy of growing up.
mild
Substance useAdults drink beer and sake socially during meals and gatherings; no intoxication shown.
A contemplative Ghibli drama following a 27-year-old woman revisiting childhood memories during a rural visit. The film handles puberty, family dynamics, and adult reflection with honesty and warmth, best suited for teens and up who can engage with its quiet emotional depth.
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Only Yesterday has 1 episodes.
Only Yesterday is currently finished airing.
Only Yesterday was produced by Studio Ghibli.
Only Yesterday aired Jul 20, 1991.
Only Yesterday is based on a Manga.
A contemplative Ghibli drama following a 27-year-old woman revisiting childhood memories during a rural visit. The film handles puberty, family dynamics, and adult reflection with honesty and warmth, best suited for teens and up who can engage with its quiet emotional depth.
