One beautiful and moving movie

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2018)

I've seen many films about WW2, but so far, all of them were focused on the terrible things done by nazism or on the Allied side of the war. This one is an animated film focused on the life in Japan during the last days of the conflict. And it's one of the most humane and heart touching movies I've ever seen.
I think what made its connection with me so profound was how the characters emotions were shown ways I myself used to feel as child when my parents were away and I was afraid. I could really feel what they were going through. It's hard to describe it with words.
It's mixed with both happiness and sorrow, beautiful landscapes and devastated villages, people enjoying the simple things in life and the carnage of war. It's worthy watching.