Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026
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It’s 1982, and Taeko (Daisy Ridley) is 27 years old, unmarried, and has lived her whole life in Tokyo. She decides to visit her relatives in the countryside, and as the train travels through the night, memories flood back of her younger years: the first immature stirrings of romance, the onset of puberty, and the frustrations of math and boys. At the station she is met by young farmer Toshio (Dev Patel), and the encounters with him begin to reconnect her to forgotten longings. In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
Cast
- Miki Imai
- Toshirô Yanagiba
- Yoko Honna
- Michie Terada
- Masahiro Ito
- Chie Kitagawa
- Yorie Yamashita
- Yuki Minowa
- Shin Ito
- Koji Goto
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This Studio Ghibli masterpiece from Isao Takahata strikes viewers as a profound meditation on memory and womanhood, with audiences particularly moved by specific moments like 'the pineapple scene' and a breathtaking crush sequence where the protagonist literally takes flight. Despite Disney's refusal to release it in the US due to its honest portrayal of menstruation, viewers are calling it one of the boldest and most emotionally resonant Ghibli films ever made.
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- Jan 11, 2016
my god this is flooring. its framing device should be so stilted--here's a movie consisting of random flashbacks to a woman's life at age 10! but it feels so seamless and true to life. who among us doesn't randomly fixate on the small injustices done to us as children, or,…
David SimsFeb 28, 2014Disney won't release this in the US because it acknowledges the existence of menstruation. But Pom Poko, with its plot centered around the magical powers of giant testicles, gets a fancy DVD release with a BluRay apparently on the horizon.
Sean GilmanApr 8, 2018rainy day, cloudy day, sunny day
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I've only seen two of his movies so far and I'm already prepared to declare Isao Takahata one of the greatest writer/directors in animation history
James (Schaffrillas)Feb 2, 2020“If today’s no good, you’ll have tomorrow. If tomorrow’s no good, you’ll have the next day.”the fact that this film perfectly nails how society was/is obsessed with controlling female bodies in every moment of their existence as birthing pods and housewife material and at…
nadine 🔪Nov 20, 2014For various reasons, the themes of memory, specifically of self-discovery through memory, hit home tonight. This quiet drama about a woman's unbidden journey through specific memories is a work of simple parallels of change and growing up, of dreams and connections, and the…
Sally Jane Black - Sep 16, 2018
me to toshio: country boy i love you 😛
ana mariaMay 12, 2018I turn 23 this year and I'm graduating out of college in a few months. I have been reflecting on a lot of things in my life probably more than ever before. I also been thinking about my future and what I wanna do. I often forget that my memories are no longer reality,…
XochMar 14, 2018me? crying over the ending of a studio ghibli film? again? it's more likely than you think
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- JP lovedOnly Yesterday
Isao Takahata absolutely cooked with this movie this rly is the most grounded Ghibli film and just feels so raw and authentic. The family drama moments just feel so real. I love when ghibli does realistic movies cause they stand out so much in the best way
nico is "meh" onOnly YesterdayOkay listen, the movie was good and all but the main characters grown up design just freaked me out. It made me so uncomfortable to watch and sometimes I got kinda pissed cause she wouldn't stop talking about herself. Love the young version of her and her childhood flashbacks tho
blue cat lovedOnly Yesterdayahhhh such a nostalgic and well made movie! the animation is just so so so beautiful, the contrast between watercolor 2d to the more modern characters is genius. such a cute story too. definitely one of my favorite ghibli films.
- airness lovedOnly Yesterday
after watching Ocean waves a while ago, this is a huge improvement. very similar to the story, but from the POV of a female and definitely does it better in my opinion.
Sav lovedOnly Yesterdaygreat movie about revisiting your past and the struggles of embracing it, i watched it at a time when i was facing a lot of my own struggles i haven’t fully reconciled with. this movie came at the best time for me ❤️ and done in such a beautifully nostalgic and gentle way
Sofya lovedOnly YesterdayIt’s amazing. Reminiscing of childhood, it captures that sweet nostalgia. I cried a bit when i first watched it. The storytelling is out of this world, it brings the sun and rain right into the room you are in. Definitely a strong recommend.
- Heather likedOnly Yesterday
I actually rlly liked this one. A slower paced, more grounded Studio Ghibli movie but had a decent story about your past and learning about yourself years later.
Anna Crippen lovedOnly YesterdayThis was a very difficult movie to watch, yet also an extremely powerful one at that
majd lovedOnly Yesterdayfirst anime anything i watched , god this movie brings back so many memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 come out in theaters?
August 9, 2026 is the release date.
Is Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 3min long.
What's Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026) about?
It’s 1982, and Taeko (Daisy Ridley) is 27 years old, unmarried, and has lived her whole life in Tokyo. She decides to visit her relatives in the countryside, and as the train travels through the night, memories flood back of her younger years: the first immature stirrings of romance, the onset of puberty, and the frustrations of math and boys. At the station she is met by young farmer Toshio (Dev Patel), and the encounters with him begin to reconnect her to forgotten longings. In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
Who's the cast of Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026)?
- Miki Imai as Taeko
- Toshirô Yanagiba as Toshio
- Yoko Honna as Taeko (Child)
- Michie Terada as Taeko's Mother
- Masahiro Ito as Taeko's Father
- Chie Kitagawa as Taeko's Grandmother (City)
- Yorie Yamashita as Nanako
- Yuki Minowa as Yaeko
- Shin Ito as Taeko's Grandmother (Farm)
- Koji Goto as Kazuo
Who's the director behind Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026)?
Isao Takahata directed Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026).
Who produced Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026)?
Toshio Suzuki and Geoffrey Wexler produced Only Yesterday 35th Anniversary - Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 (2026).
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