“★ ★ ★ ★ … one of the most beautiful films you’ll see all year …” – Empire Magazine
Sixteen-year-old Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, where it seems to rain every day. The teenager ends up working as a writer on a mysterious occult magazine run by Suga.
When asked by Suga to work on an urban legends column for the magazine, Hodaka must try and track down a rumoured hare onna, a person who uses magical powers to stop rain and clear the sky of clouds. His investigation leads him to a bright and strong-willed girl named Hina …
This highly anticipated new film from visionary Your Name director Makoto Shinkai, has already been a huge box office hit in Japan, and is a cinematic treat for audiences of all ages.
Festivals:
Toronto International Film Festival 2019
San Sebastian International Film Festival 2019
Scotland Loves Anime 2019
Animation Is Film Festival 2019
Tokyo International Film Festival 2019
Awards
Winner – Audience Award, Scotland Loves Anime 2019
Nominated in four categories in the 47th annual Annie Awards (Winners will be announced on January 25th in Los Angeles).
“★ ★ ★ ★ … a sun-kissed film in love with love … Perhaps more than any other filmmaker working in the field today, Shinkai understands that beauty can be addictive …” The Daily Telegraph
“★ ★ ★ ★ ½ … Weathering With You is a poetic reflection on climate change delivered – as most animé is – by way of a love story and a little bit of magic. … This is an enchanting fairy tale …” Eye For Film