Film · 2002 · 25 min · Animation · Science Fiction · Romance
A love story that transcends time and space...
It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
Starring Makoto Shinkai, Mika Shinohara, Donna Burke, Chihiro Suzuki, Sumi Mutoh
TMDB lists no release dates for New Zealand yet. The first cinema release anywhere was on 2 February 2002 in Japan.
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