Suzume, a 17-year-old girl, meets Souta, a young man looking for a door. Out of curiosity, she sought out the mysterious door and discovers that it opens to a different world, only to welcome disaster and destruction in hers. Now she embarks on a journey to help Souta to close the doors all over Japan in order to save everyone.
Makoto Shinkai and RADWIMPS really know how to use music in creating the world and emotions of the story. With Japanese mythology and historical elements, they get to tell a common message differently that in the end leaves you emotional. Cinematography and animation are just beautiful yet intentional. (Wish I can say more about this but I might spoil)
And dammit, I have nothing to say about the voice actors because I have a soft spot for Japanese VAs.
Although, I kinda wish that there was more emphasis on Suzume’s feelings and thoughts about her past. There are scenes that do but they didn’t express enough for me to make the ending more impactful.
The internal journey actually reminds me of the Japanese film “We Couldn’t Become Adults”. Very different genre but shares a similar message. This is like the first time where I want to watch a film again on the same day.
Makoto Shinkai and RADWIMPS did it again with this beautiful fantasy, drama film about life’s doors, past, acceptance, letting go, and moving on.
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