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Giovanni's Island( 2014)

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Overview

In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kota Yokoyama

      Junpei Senou (voice)

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      Junya Taniai

      Kanta Senou (voice)

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      Polina Ilyushenko

      Tanya (voice)

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      Masachika Ichimura

      Tatsuo Senou (voice)

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      Yukie Nakama

      Sawako (voice)

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      Kanako Yanagihara

      Micchan (voice)

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      Yusuke Santamaria

      Hideo (voice)

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      Saburo Kitajima

      Genzou Senou (voice)

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      Tatsuya Nakadai

      Older Junpei Senou (voice)

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      Kaoru Yachigusa

      Older Sawako (voice)

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      Hiroshi Inuzuka

      Chief (voice)

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    A review by Reno

    6.5
    Written by Reno on Thu Sep 24 2015
    > The consequence of the WWII on the two Japanese children. The latest Japanese anime, based on the fictional account. Following the Japan's surrender during the World War II, the narration concentrates how the people are affected by the consequences of the war. The movie opens with the two elderly people heading towards their childhood village, recalling their memories. The entire movie was from the children's perspective of what they have seen. The story of two young boys living in a remote island of the Japan. Who are obsessed with the toy trains and hopes see them in real one day. Whe...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • dancing
    • friendship
    • island
    • loss of loved one
    • language barrier
    • tragedy
    • disaster
    • post war
    • anime