And now for three movies that are most quite different! From Up On Poppy Hill is a gentle, picturesque period piece about Japan in 1963, which focuses on the first post-World War II cohort’s coming of age. It is perhaps the only animated film I’ve seen that has no magical elements, but there’s a gentle, nostalgic glow about the story and the
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If you'd like another really gentle, but really memorable and **nice** animated film from Studio Ghibli, I highly recommend Only Yesterday
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I've been on a Studio Ghibli kick - I just saw Whisper of the Heart today - so I'll definitely put Only Yesterday on my list.
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What would Frank do in the story? I think the story would give more closure to both Kate and to readers if Frank is in it, but it might be difficult to do it well.
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