Summaries

As a young man returns home after his first year away at college he recalls his senior year of high school and the iron-willed, big city girl that turned his world upside down.

The main character travels to his hometown for his high school reunion. During the trip, he recalls the memories of the days in high school. Friendship, subtle love, a trip to Tokyo and so on all came back to him as the film evolves.—Cary Wong <[email protected]>

Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Island, 1990s Japan. Envied for her admirable school achievements, beautiful Rikako, a moody transfer student from Tokyo, is the talk of the town. Like all boys, Yutaka, the class president, secretly loves her. But so does Taku, his close friend. Taku, however, doesn't know it yet. And then, a brief trip to Tokyo ignites the rumour mill. As Rikako suddenly comes between the two enamoured teenagers, potent feelings and the sharp thrill of first love threaten a friendship. When you've finally met the girl of your dreams, what happens if your best friend feels the same way about her?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • two word title
  • friendship
  • anime animation
  • traditional animation
  • studio ghibli
Genres
  • Drama
  • Animation
  • Romance
Release date May 4, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin Japan
Official sites oceanxd.org
Language Japanese
Filming locations Kochi, Japan
Production companies Tokuma Shoten Nippon Television Network (NTV) Studio Ghibli

Box office

Gross US & Canada $87738
Opening weekend US & Canada $4942
Gross worldwide $87738

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 12m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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