The movie 'From Up on Poppy Hill,' a Japanese animated drama film produced by Studio Ghibli, was first released in Japan.
Studio Ghibli announced the production of 'From Up on Poppy Hill,' directed by Gorō Miyazaki, marking a notable addition to the studio's filmography.
Umi begins her daily routine of raising signal flags on the hillside, where she meets Shun Kazama, a boy returning to Japan from the United States.
The students at Umi's school discover that their school's historic clubhouse is going to be torn down to make way for a new building.
Umi and Shun, along with other students, organize efforts to save the old clubhouse, leading to community involvement.
Through working together on the preservation campaign, Umi and Shun become close despite uncertain feelings about their parentage.
It is revealed that Umi and Shun might be siblings, complicating their relationship.
Umi and Shun learn that they are not actually siblings, allowing their relationship to continue without that barrier.
Thanks to the efforts of the students and community, the old clubhouse is preserved and restored.
The movie concludes with Umi and Shun together, hopeful for what lies ahead.
