Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart

I found someone I like.

Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo

Produced by Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation

1995111 min7.9 / 10

A tender, whimsical coming-of-age romance about two young dreamers discovering shared passions and each other amid the gentle rhythms of school life and artistic aspiration.

Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."

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  • Is Whisper of the Heart scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Whisper of the Heart easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Whisper of the Heart end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Whisper of the Heart violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Whisper of the Heart sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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