The Japanese animated drama film 'Only Yesterday' directed by Isao Takahata was released in Japan. The movie explores themes of nostalgia and personal growth through the eyes of a 27-year-old woman reflecting on her childhood memories and present life.
Taeko, as a young girl, recalls her childhood in rural Japan during the late 1960s, reflecting on her family life and early experiences.
Young Taeko helps her family with the rice harvest and experiences rural living, gaining insights about hard work and nature.
Taeko faces challenges at school, including misunderstandings with classmates and personal introspections about her future.
Taeko returns to the countryside from Tokyo for a vacation, where she reconnects with rural life and reflects on her childhood memories.
Taeko experiences working on a farm first-hand, learning about farming techniques and the meanings of rural values, which contrasts with her city life.
Through reflections and experiences during her trip, Taeko gains clarity about her desires, future career, and her sense of self.
