Drama1995
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Whisper of the Heart
Mimi o Sumaseba • Drama Film
Signature Tagline
"Follow your whisper, polish your rough gem, write your own story."
Production Details
DirectorYoshifumi Kondo
ProducerToshio Suzuki
Running Time111 min
Release Year1995
Awards & Recognition
Top Japanese film at domestic box office (1995)
Memorable Quote
"You have to look inside yourself. Because you are a rough gem that needs polishing."
— Master Shiro Nishi
Storyline & Worldbuilding
14-year-old Shizuku Tsukishima lives in suburban Tama Hills, Tokyo. Intrigued by the recurring name 'Seiji Amasawa' on book cards, a serendipitous encounter with a chubby cat named Moon leads her to an antique shop run by Master Nishi. There she meets Seiji, an aspiring violin craftsman. Inspired by his dedication, Shizuku writes a fantasy story featuring the dashing cat statue, The Baron.
Core Themes & Motifs
🌿 Youth Ambition🌿 The Creative Craft🌿 First Love🌿 Tokyo Urban Life
Key Characters & Spirits
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Shizuku Tsukishima2
Seiji Amasawa3
Baron Humbert von Gikkingen4
Master Nishi5
Moon the Cat