Makoto Shinkai's road-trip fantasy about a girl closing doors that release disaster is gorgeous and emotional. Its mix of adventure and national trauma gives it depth, even when the plot sprawls.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (66,574 votes)
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