A story about the secret of this world that only I and she know.|Jul. 19, 2019|Japan|112 Min.|PG-13
Genre: 4K-2160p;Animation;Drama;Fantasy;Romance
Description: Weathering with You (2019) is a captivating Japanese film available in various resolutions such as 4K, 1080p, 720p, and 480p. The story is set in Tokyo, where relentless rain disrupts daily life. Hodaka Morishima, a runaway high school student struggling to make ends meet, finds work at a small publishing company. Meanwhile, Hina Amano, an orphaned girl, is striving to support herself and her younger brother. Their lives intertwine when Hodaka rescues Hina from a dangerous situation, and the two decide to run away together.
Hodaka soon discovers Hina’s extraordinary ability to summon sunlight through prayer. Recognizing the potential of her power, he suggests she become a “sunshine girl,” helping people by clearing the skies. Initially, their plan works well, but they soon realize that such power comes with a significant cost.
The film also delves into Hodaka’s journey as he escapes his troubled home life and arrives in Tokyo, only to face financial struggles. He meets Hina at a McDonald’s, where she offers him food out of kindness. Later, Hodaka finds an abandoned handgun and takes a job with Keisuke Suga at an occult magazine, where they investigate urban legends tied to Tokyo’s unusual weather. They learn about the myth of “sunshine girls” who can control the weather, leading Hodaka to witness Hina’s abilities firsthand during a visit to an abandoned shrine on a rooftop.
Weathering with You beautifully intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of wielding extraordinary power against the backdrop of Tokyo’s ever-changing weather.
Cast director: Makoto Shinkai
Cast actor: Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori, Tsubasa Honda, Sakura Kiryu, Sei Hiraizumi, Yūki Kaji, Chieko Baisho, Shun Oguri, Sumi Shimamoto, Ryohei Kimura
Original name: 天気の子