Whisper of the Heart

I found someone I like.

1995 • 111 min • Animation · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

2323 reviews

79 Audience · 2323 · 100%

This gentle coming-of-age story follows Shizuku, a young girl who loves books and dreams of becoming a writer. She meets a mysterious boy with his own aspirations and a magical antique shop, inspiring her to pursue her creative path. It

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

A character smokes a pipe
Brief moments of teen longing

What it models well

Following your dreams
Hard work and perseverance
The value of reading
Supportive relationships

Talk about it after

What it means to find your passion
The importance of revision in creative work
Balancing dreams with reality

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